Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W810

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 20 months prior to the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and W810 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and W810.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.