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Canon G16 vs Sony WX150

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Sony WX150
(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
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G16 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 22 months after the WX150 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G16 matches up vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony WX150

 G16 WX150 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 22 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon G16

 WX150 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony WX150

 G16 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the WX150.

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WX150 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and WX150.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX150 will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer G16 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
38
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery (360 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (360 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (356g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $300