Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX5

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 4 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and TX5.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 150 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.