Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX150

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 19 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS features outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS against the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and WX150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.