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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 17 months later than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W570

 SX150 IS W570 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon SX150 IS

 W570 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W570

 SX150 IS W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the W570.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and W570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W570 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 per charge)
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (130 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Sony W570
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $159