Canon PowerShot SX150 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and the Canon PowerShot SX160 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 PowerShot SX150 IS was introduced in May 2012 and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 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 - 380 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon SX150 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX150 IS over Canon PowerShot SX160 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.9 fps vs 0.8 fps

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      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon D800
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      Canon SX160 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX160 IS over Canon PowerShot SX150 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Reachs More Telephoto 336 mm vs 448 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 16x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2500 sec vs 1/3200 sec
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz) vs 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 130 shots vs 380 shots

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      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sigma DP2 Quattro
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      APS-C

      29 MP

      Pentax Q-S1
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.4 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      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 PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2500 sec1/3200 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps0.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life130 shots380 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS features a 16 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 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 4 processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS come with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 130 shots on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and with battery life of 380 shots on Canon PowerShot SX160 IS.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m.. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot SX160 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS body has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81") and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS body has dimensions of 111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73"). Canon PowerShot SX150 IS weighs 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS weighs 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      113 mm

      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 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 PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k 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 PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      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
      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      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)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      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
      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 - 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and give them scores of 50 and 53 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 PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      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
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   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 PowerShot SX150 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 130 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots


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