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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 155
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was launched 4 years after the W350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony W350

 ELPH 150 IS W350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 W350 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W350

 ELPH 150 IS W350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the W350.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and W350.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Sony W350
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Sports photography with Sony W350
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Sony W350
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also called as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $200