Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 150 IS scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony TX7
ELPH 150 IS | TX7 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
TX7 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX7
ELPH 150 IS | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and TX7.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 150 IS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Alternate name | IXUS 155 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | 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 grams (0.31 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $149 | $300 |