Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Revealed July 2013

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 7 months after the TX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony TX30
ELPH 150 IS | TX30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
TX30 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30
ELPH 150 IS | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and TX30.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Also called | IXUS 155 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $230 |