Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 2 years after the TX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS grades versus the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony TX10
ELPH 150 IS | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
TX10 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX10
ELPH 150 IS | TX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and TX10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 155 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 230 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $309 |