Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 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
- Introduced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W710
SX150 IS | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX150 IS
W710 | SX150 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W710
SX150 IS | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |