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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WX150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony WX150

 A1100 IS WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WX150 A1100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX150

 A1100 IS WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the WX150.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and WX150.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX150
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $300