Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ELPH 150 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Sony WX9
| ELPH 150 IS | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
| WX9 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony WX9
| ELPH 150 IS | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has external dimensions 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the WX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and WX9.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Also called as | IXUS 155 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $149 | $188 |
