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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • The buttons are large and easy to press
  • Easy mode as well as full manual controls
  • a good zoom range and decent image quality

Cons

  • Noise really starts to kick in at ISO 800 and even
  • No evf is not too much of a problem in winter
  • Noise increases further at ISO 400 with images losing a touch of sharpness

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 3.4
  • Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Pros

  • The buttons are large and easy to press
  • Easy mode as well as full manual controls
  • a good zoom range and decent image quality
  • Everything is well labeled and properly positioned
  • Easy
  • Smart Auto and Scene modes
  • Corner sharpness was good at wide angle
  • details are fairly well defined at ISO 400
  • The control layout is very straightforward
  • 28mm here is pretty good
  • The design is pretty standard and the build feels quite sturdy

Cons

  • Noise really starts to kick in at ISO 800 and even
  • No evf is not too much of a problem in winter
  • Noise increases further at ISO 400 with images losing a touch of sharpness
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • very poor battery life on Alkaline batteries
  • Hue is off slightly for colors like yellow
  • noise from the zoom motor is very audible in the audio track
  • Cycle time is also on the slow side of average
  • lack of an HDMI port on the camera itself was a real disappointment
  • blurring of detail and slight colour desaturation
  • images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 4320x3240
  • 3744x2104
  • 3072x2304
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.4
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv28 - 336
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modesAuto
External flashno
Continuous drive0.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight9.1 oz
Width4.46 in
Height2.88 in
Depth1.8 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)320
Battery life (max)7.0 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size16.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file systemExif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.4
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Published: 07.02.2012
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review
2.0

A low-cost camera with a generous 12x zoom, but in most other respects – including image and video quality – it's nothing special and battery performance is a worry

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Published: 16.12.2011
Canon Powershot SX150 review
3.0

The verdict on the Canon Powershot SX150 digital compact camera

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Published: 09.11.2011
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Looking for a Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review? I compare the quality against other Canon compacts and include sample images, videos and the best prices.

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I’m going to share with you my thoughts on the Canon Powershot SX150IS. First of all, here are the specifications (taken straight from Canon’s ...

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Published: 23.11.2011
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The Canon PowerShot SX series of cameras have been around for a long time now and one of the key features of the product ...

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3.5

Daniel Bell reviews the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, a low cost digital compact camera with a 12x optical zoom lens.

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Review posted 10/20/2011Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality at lower ISO settings12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization is great for handheld shooting720p HD video option produces excellent videos with stereo soundSmart auto allows anyone to operate itFull Manual mode for total controlAA

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Published: 15.05.2012
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Review
3.4

The 14.1 megapixel Canon SX150 IS is a superzoom camera with a wide-ranging 12x image-stabilized optical zoom, providing an equivalent focal length range of 28-336mm. Like other advanced Canon compacts, the SX150 is outfitted with a well-rounded feature set that includes manual and semi-manual exposure modes as well as easy-to-use automatic options. Special creative and color effects, including fisheye, toy camera, selective color, black and white or sepia, are among some of the extras offered by this rather chunky little camera.

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Published: 07.12.2011
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is one of the most affordable travel-zoom cameras around. For less than £200 / $250, the Canon SX150 offers a 12x optical zoom lens, 14 megapixels, 3 inch LCD screen and 720p movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review to find out if this is the travel zoom camera for you.

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Published: 18.05.2012
Canon SX150 IS Review
3.5

Canon SX150 IS review, find out how the SX150 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 07.12.2011
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4.0

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Published: 12.03.2012
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Published: 30.01.2012
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Review
4.5

With the advanced features of Canon's PowerShot range, combined with a price tag which catches the eye, the PowerShot SX150 IS is full of promise. The question is - how does it perform when put to the WDC test? Read on to find out...

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Published: 15.05.2012
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Review
3.4

The 14.1 megapixel Canon SX150 IS is a superzoom camera with a wide-ranging 12x image-stabilized optical zoom, providing an equivalent focal length range of 28-336mm. Like other advanced Canon compacts, the SX150 is outfitted with a well-rounded feature set that includes manual and semi-manual exposure modes as well as easy-to-use automatic options. Special creative and color effects, including fisheye, toy camera, selective color, black and white or sepia, are among some of the extras offered by this rather chunky little camera.

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Published: 15.10.2011
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review
4.0

14.1MP budget compact superzoom