Canon SX150 IS has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor. On the other hand, Nikon AW100 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .
Below you can see the SX150 IS and AW100 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX150 IS and Nikon AW100 Cameras
Canon SX150 IS and Nikon AW100 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SX150 IS has 14% larger pixel area compared to Nikon AW100, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon SX150 IS
or the
Nikon AW100 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
