Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 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
- Announced May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony WX80
SX150 IS | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX150 IS
WX80 | SX150 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX80
SX150 IS | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Canon SX150 IS and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |