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Predecessor: |
Canon SX130 IS
SX130 IS vs SX150 IS
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Successor: |
Canon SX160
SX150 IS vs SX160
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Model Number: |
SX150 IS |
S9500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$249.99 |
$349.95 |
Street Price: |
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$469.99 |
Date Available: |
2011-09-01 |
2013-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
11.0 oz
(312 g)
includes batteries
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7.2 oz
(205 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.8 in.
(113 x
73 x
46 mm)
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4.3 x
2.4 x
1.2 in.
(110 x
60 x
31 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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BSI |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.1 |
18.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.43 microns |
1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3744 x 2104
(7.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
0.8 |
7.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (30p15p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p/120p)
320x240 (30p/240p)
960x540 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR, 12 elements in 10 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
336mm
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25 -
550mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5 -
60mm
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4.5 -
99mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
12.00x |
22.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.4 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/3.4 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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614,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (Up to 6400 in Low Light scene mode) |
Fixed range auto (ISO 125-400, 125-800), ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2500 - 15 sec |
1/1500 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE |
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Smart Shutter, Discreet |
Back Light, Beach, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T) |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.) [T]: 1.5 - 3.5 m (5 - 11 ft) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
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Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
23.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
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Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi, HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.64 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
0.8 |
7.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.74 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.75 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.070 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
9.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
320 shots (NiMH AA) |
230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
2 x AA |
Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
2 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Canon software suite |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Intelligent IS, Digic 4 processor, Smart Auto, 720p movies, dedicated movie button. Available in black or red. |
Vibration Reduction (VR), Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi, Full HD 1080p movies, 3" OLED monitor. Available in Black, Silver, or Red. |