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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 150 IS was unveiled 3 years after the W560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony W560

 ELPH 150 IS W560 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 W560 ELPH 150 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W560

 ELPH 150 IS W560 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the W560.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and W560.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Sony W560
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Sony W560
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Sony W560
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W560
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also Known as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $139