Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX100V

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 7 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and HX100V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and HX100V.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.