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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 10 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony TX10

 SX150 IS TX10 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TX10 SX150 IS 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony TX10

 SX150 IS TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the TX10.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and TX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and TX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX10
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $309