Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- New Model is Canon SX720 HS
(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
- Released February 2012

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS grades against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony WX150
SX710 HS | WX150 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SX710 HS
WX150 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony WX150
SX710 HS | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WX150.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | 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 speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $300 |