Clicky

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
21 Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 155
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 2 years after the TX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 ELPH 150 IS TX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

		

		

			
 TX200V ELPH 150 IS 
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 ELPH 150 IS TX200V 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features physical measurements 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the TX200V.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and TX200V.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photography Glossary	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
33
 MP count good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
36
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
67
 MP count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment proofing
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
41
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	

		

			
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Otherwise known as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $500