Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX20

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 24 months after the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the TX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and TX20.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.