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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled about the same time to the WX150 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WX150 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 WX150 SX240 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the WX150.
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and WX150.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 supports face detect focusing
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 decent megapixels (18MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (133g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (224g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others in class (133 grams)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (224g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing mic socket
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (133 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 230 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $300