Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS/Canon-ELPH-150-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66/Sony-TX66-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 150 IS was launched 24 months later than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 150 IS scores vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony TX66
ELPH 150 IS | TX66 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
TX66 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX66
ELPH 150 IS | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the TX66.
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and TX66.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 155 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $350 |