Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX55

Below, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the TX55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and TX55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.