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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the XG-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 SX150 IS XG-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 XG-1 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2014May 2012More modern by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 SX150 IS XG-1 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS against the XG-1.
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and XG-1 is 86 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and XG-1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery life (130 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
45
 excellent zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
64
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery life (130 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1248mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition (567g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery life (130 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
45
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
25
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competition (567g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Pentax XG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPentax XG-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2014-07-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos 240 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $599