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Canon N vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon N vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon N vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon N and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 11 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the N scores vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony WX150

 N WX150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon N

 WX150 N 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Sony WX150

 N WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution

Canon N vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the N and the WX150.

Canon N vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Sony WX150
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon N vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G touch ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $300