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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony H70

 SX150 IS H70 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX150 IS

 H70 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony H70

 SX150 IS H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 size comparison

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Sony H70
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (130 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H70
46
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (130 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Sony H70
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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