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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS scores against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W330

 SX150 IS W330 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX150 IS

 W330 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W330

 SX150 IS W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the W330.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and W330 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and W330.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX150 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average (306g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (130 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (130 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 306g (0.67 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $170