Clicky

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony H50
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony H50

 SX150 IS H50 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX150 IS

 H50 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H50

 SX150 IS H50 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Sony H50
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (547g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (547g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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