Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX150 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS scores versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX500
SX150 IS | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon SX150 IS
WX500 | SX150 IS | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | May 2012 | More modern by 35 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX500
SX150 IS | WX500 | |||
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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 WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS against the WX500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WX500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-05-14 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $348 |