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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 4 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX50

          

          

            
 SX150 IS WX50 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 WX50 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX50

          

          

            
 SX150 IS WX50 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the WX50.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WX50.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX50 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (130 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery (130 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery (130 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $250