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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 7 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W710

 SX150 IS W710 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX150 IS

 W710 SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W710

 SX150 IS W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the W710.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and W710.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W710 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W710
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Sony W710
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $90