Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was unveiled 17 months after the H70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX150 IS grades vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony H70
SX150 IS | H70 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX150 IS
H70 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H70
SX150 IS | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the H70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and H70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and H70.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $249 | $199 |