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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 17 months after the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX150 IS matches up against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX10

 SX150 IS WX10 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WX10 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX10

 SX150 IS WX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the WX10.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $200