Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | DIGIC 4 |
Optical zoom | 12.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.4 |
Maximum aperture | 3.4 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 336 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Image stabiliser |
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Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.0 |
Flash modes | Auto |
External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 0.9 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 9.1 oz |
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Width | 4.46 in |
Height | 2.88 in |
Depth | 1.8 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 320 |
Battery life (max) | 7.0 h |
Battery technology | Alkaline |
Rechargeable battery | no |
Number of batteries supported | 2 |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Resizing |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | MOV |
Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 16.0 GB |
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system | Exif 2.3 |
HDMI | no |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
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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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
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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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.
14.1MP budget compact superzoom