Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX350
SX150 IS | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX150 IS
WX350 | SX150 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX350
SX150 IS | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |