Canon EOS R100 vs Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R100 and the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R100 was introduced in May 2023 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS was introduced in May 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R100 Highlights

      • 24.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 143 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 6.5 fps Mechanical Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 1 Focus Points (1 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R100 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   No USB Charging
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 130 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon EOS R100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R100 over Canon PowerShot SX150 IS.

      Canon EOS R100 vs Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4320 x 3240
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 143 vs 1
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.5 fps vs 0.9 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 370 shots vs 130 shots

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      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX150 IS over Canon EOS R100.

      Canon EOS R100 vs Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) vs 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life370 shots130 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R100 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,040k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Canon EOS R100

      Canon EOS R100 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.95x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R100 features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R100 is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 3744 x 2104, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Canon EOS R100

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Canon EOS R100. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS R100

      Canon EOS R100 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Canon EOS R100

      Canon EOS R100 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R100 comes with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 130 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R100 has Electronic 1st curtain shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS R100, and up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. Canon EOS R100 can shoot continuously up to 6.5 fps. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R100 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 143 focusing points and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS has 1 focusing points. Canon EOS R100 has detection range from -4 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS R100 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS R100 and ±2 range on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS R100 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS R100 and 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. Canon EOS R100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS R100.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R100 body has dimensions of 116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72") and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS body has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81"). Canon EOS R100 weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS weighs 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz).

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      116 mm

      86 mm

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      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R100 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon EOS R100 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 130 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 130 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      GOOD
      83
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 130 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R100 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and give them scores of 69 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      GOOD
      84
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS R100

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 130 shots


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