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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 10 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX30

 SX150 IS WX30 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WX30 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX30

 SX150 IS WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS provides exterior dimensions 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the WX30.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX30 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX30
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (130 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX30
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $259