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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX500

 SX150 IS WX500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WX500 SX150 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015May 2012More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX500

 SX150 IS WX500 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX500 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX500
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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