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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 7 months earlier than the WX80 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX80

 SX150 IS WX80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WX80 SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX80

 SX150 IS WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the WX80.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WX80.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (130 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (124 grams)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX80
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $276