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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99

Portability
86 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
53

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony HX99

		

		

			
 SX150 IS HX99 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 HX99 SX150 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2018May 2012More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX99

		

		

			
 SX150 IS HX99 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the HX99.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and HX99 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and HX99.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX99 Portrait photography advice
42
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
53
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (18MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Sony HX99
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (306 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
77
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (242g)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (130 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
58
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
64
 lighter than competition (306 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (130 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
 better than average battery power (360 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
46
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
58
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization
 MP count good (18MP)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competition (306g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
76
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $469