Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50/Sony-H50-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX150 IS was launched 3 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony H50
SX150 IS | H50 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX150 IS
H50 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H50
SX150 IS | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS versus the H50.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and H50 is 86 and 69 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and H50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | 130 images | - |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $80 |