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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 21 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX350

 SX150 IS WX350 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WX350 SX150 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX350

 SX150 IS WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS against the WX350.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WX350.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $270