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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 8 months before the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX150 IS scores against the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus XZ-10

 SX150 IS XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon SX150 IS

 XZ-10 SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus XZ-10

 SX150 IS XZ-10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the XZ-10.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and XZ-10 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and XZ-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (221g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos 240 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $428