Canon SX150 IS with Nikon B500 Comparison

Canon SX150 IS and Nikon B500 Main Features

  • May, 2012
  • February, 2016
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 28-336 mm (12x) F3.4-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 23-900 mm (40x) F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 113 x 73 x 46 mm, 306g.
  • 114 x 78 x 95 mm, 541g.
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Canon SX150 IS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
41
Value for money score
58
Portability score
91
Overall score
40

Nikon B500 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
49
Value for money score
59
Portability score
80
Overall score
41

Nikon Coolpix B500 with Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX150 IS with Nikon Coolpix B500. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX150 IS was released in 2012, and Nikon B500 in 2016. Coolpix B500 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX150 IS 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX150 IS is greater than that of Coolpix B500. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS has 7.4 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX150 IS has 7.4 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX150 IS Coolpix B500
Brand Canon Nikon
Model PowerShot SX150 IS Coolpix B500
Announced May, 2012 February, 2016
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 1 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/1 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2500 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 7.4 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 6.90
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 130 shots 600 shots
Battery Type AA AA
Battery Model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 306 g 541 g
Physical Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46 mm 114 x 78 x 95 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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