Canon G15 vs Sony WX150
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Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony WX150
G15 | WX150 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon G15
WX150 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony WX150
G15 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon G15 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |