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Canon G15 vs Sony WX150

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G15 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was announced 7 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G15 matches up against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony WX150

 G15 WX150 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon G15

 WX150 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony WX150

 G15 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 compared to the WX150.

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
38
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Sony WX150
61
better than average battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (352 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition (352g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot G15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $300