Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony TX200V
ELPH 150 IS | TX200V | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
TX200V | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX200V
ELPH 150 IS | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |