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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced very close to the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 150 IS grades vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 150 IS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 WX220 ELPH 150 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 150 IS WX220 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the WX220.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and WX220.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Sony WX220
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX220
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also called IXUS 155 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 210 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $198