Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W530

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the W530 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and W530.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.