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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was launched 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony ZV-1

					

					

						
 SX150 IS ZV-1 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon SX150 IS

					

					

						
 ZV-1 SX150 IS 
ReleasedMay 2020May 2012More modern by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony ZV-1

					

					

						
 SX150 IS ZV-1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the ZV-1.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ZV-1.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
42
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
73
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (306g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
64
 lighter than competition (306g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
81
 lighter than others (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 good MP (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
46
 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (306g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
86
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
 lighter than others (294g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $750