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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Sony WX150

 SX710 HS WX150 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SX710 HS

 WX150 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Sony WX150

 SX710 HS WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Sony WX150
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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