Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1MP Compact Digital Camera - Silver
• 12x optical zoom 28-336mm • 3" LCD display • 1280 x 720 video recording • Optical image stabilizer • DIGIC 4 processor • Face detection
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Line: PowerShotModel: SX150 IS
Warranty: 1 year
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Overview & Features top

Canon PowerShot SX150is 14.1MP Compact Digital Camera

Discover how simple and easy it is to be creative and shoot memorable photos and videos of your favorite subjects with the PowerShot SX150 IS digital camera. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry around everywhere to capture those special moments that can happen anytime! Sporting a stylish design, it comes in two great colors: Black and Red. 14.1 Megapixels deliver stunning image detail and enable you to make beautiful large prints. 12x Optical Zoom lets you get close to distant subjects, while the 28mm wide-angle capability makes this camera great for photographing large groups of people and scenic landscapes. Advanced technologies, such as Intelligent IS and Smart AUTO, make it easy and effortless to capture gorgeous still images and HD video. It all makes the PowerShot SX150 IS the perfect camera to capture the good times, wherever you might be.

Features

  • 12x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are up close or far away.
  • 14.1 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor delivers stunning quality images.
  • Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
  • Capture breathtaking 720p HD video in stereo sound with the dedicated movie button and zoom while shooting.
  • Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
  • Large 3.0-inch LCD enables easy viewing.
  • AA battery power provides added convenience.
What's in the Box top
  • PowerShot SX150 IS Body (black shown here)
  • 2 AA-size Alkaline Batteries
  • Wrist Strap WS-800
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
Specification top
General
Model
SX150 IS
Color
Silver
Type
Compact
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
14.1 megapixels
Sensor Type
1/2.3" CCD
ISO Sensitivity
80 - 1600
 
Display
Viewfinder
-
LCD Size
3 inch
LCD Resolution
230,000 pixels
Touch Screen
-
Swivel Screen
-
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
12x
Digital Zoom (x)
4x
Focal Length
28 - 336 mm
Aperture @ Wide
f/3.4
Aperture @ Telephoto
f/5.6
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
4,320
Max Resolution (V)
3,240
File Format
JPEG
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720
Frames Per Second (FPS)
30
Sound Recording
Stereo
File Format
H.264
PCM
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
Yes
Manual Exposure
-
Manual White Balance
Yes
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
Optical
Print Compliance
PictBridge
DPOF
Waterproof
-
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
A/V Output
NTSC/PAL
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
<not specified>
Memory Card Type
Secure Digital (SD) 
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Memory Card Capacity
<not specified>
Internal Memory
-
 
Power
Battery Type
2 x AA (NiMH)
Playback: Minutes per Charge
540 min
Photos: Count per Charge
320(Ni-MH)
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
258 grams
Width
113 mm
Height
73 mm
Depth
46 mm
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (435)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.5/10
Expert score (20)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.4/10
User score (415)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
 
Design (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
Value for money (63)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
Features (50)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Ease of use (49)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.2/10
Performance (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.5/10
Picture quality (53)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Display (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.7/10
PROS• easy to use • good image quality • good value for money • great zoom • easy setup
CONS• poor battery life • heavy
Expert Reviews
Camera Labs
1 November 2011
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
The Canon PowerShot SX150 is a budget superzoom with a 12x stabilised optical zoom lens, a 14.1 Megapixel CCD sensor and a 3 inch LCD screen. Announced in August 2011 it replaces the PowerShot SX130 IS, adding 2 Megapixels to the sensor resolution, intelligent image stabilisation which adapts to the... Read more ...
PROS12x zoom with intelligent optical stabiliser, PASM exposure modes and manual focus, Creative filter effects, Budget price
CONSLens suffers from chromatic aberration, Slow continuous shooting, Poor high ISO noise performance, Poor battery life with alkaline AAs
8.4/10
DP Review
16 May 2012
Although not the most slender compact camera out there, the SX150 IS comfortable and easy to use, and its stabilized 12X optical zoom offers impressive versatility coupled with good (for this class) image quality at low ISO sensitivity settings. Read more ...
PROSUser-friendly, easy to operate interface/design, PASM shooting modes, Versatile 12X zoom lens, Effective optical image stabilization, Good image quality at low ISO sensitivities, Decent, if not outstanding sharpness across zoom range, Reliable metering/AWB systems in most conditions, Ubiquitous AA
CONSRelatively sluggish operation especially when using flash, Image quality drops off above ISO 400 as noise levels increase, Sharpness drops off towards frame edges throughout zoom range (and CA is noticeable, 230,000 dot screen isn't as sharp and detailed as we'd like, 'Chunky' form factor makes the
6.7/10
What Digital Camera
22 February 2012
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS review
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 more ...
8.5/10
User Reviews
reviews.usa.canon.com
22 April 2012
Worst Purchase Ever
The canon sx150IS is a decent camera with a nice 12x optical zoom, HD video with stereo recording, nice manual features that are good for night photography as long as you have a tripod. Read more ...
PROSnice 12x, big display, rather compact, manual settings
CONSpoor image stabilization, unacceptable battery life, slow zoom during video, image compression, noise at low iso, Uncomfortable to hold
3.3/10
reviews.costco.com
30 March 2012
Great Purchase, Made My Vacation A+
Camera was compact yet sturdy. Easy to learn for a novice. Battery wear was satisfying. 99% of the 500 pictures taken on vacation were of excellent quality. Very little need for flash, outdoors in the evening. I can't see this camera hindering your vacation. Read more ...
PROScompact sturdy easy to use outstanding quality pics and videos
CONStoo many icons
8.0/10
Bestbuy
2 February 2012
Great Value
I have always had good experiences with Canon Products and this is no exception. My wife and I take a lot of photos and are very happy with this purchase. Read more ...
PROSVery easy to use and default settings usually give great results
CONSBattery life is not exceptionally long
10.0/10