Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX150 IS was revealed 5 months later than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX150 IS grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W650
SX150 IS | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX150 IS
W650 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W650
SX150 IS | W650 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior 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) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS against the W650.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and W650.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $249 | $140 |