Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 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
- Released February 2014
- Additionally Known as IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 150 IS was launched 3 years later than the W510 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony W510
ELPH 150 IS | W510 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
W510 | ELPH 150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W510
ELPH 150 IS | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and W510.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W510 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Also called as | IXUS 155 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $99 |