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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 21 months prior to the W800 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS scores versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony W800

 SX150 IS W800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SX150 IS

 W800 SX150 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony W800

 SX150 IS W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the W800.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and W800 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and W800.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W800
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
64
lighter than others (306g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $90