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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony H20

 SX150 IS H20 
RevealedMay 2012May 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX150 IS

 H20 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H20

 SX150 IS H20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS against the H20.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and H20 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (130 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H20
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 130 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $249