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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Comparison

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Canon ELPH 150 IS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ELPH 150 IS and HX30V, two Compact cameras from Canon and Sony. Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS is a Ultracompact class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Sony HX30V was launched in February 2012. As you can see, HX30V is 2 years older than ELPH 150 IS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Sony HX30V Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-28
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-500 mm F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 254g. 107 x 62 x 35 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Compare

Sony HX30V was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
142 g vs 254 g 112 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.20 faster lens at wide
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Internal Storage
105 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
320 shots vs 230 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
500mm vs 240mm 260 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20× vs 10× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.1m vs 4.0m 3.1m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 500mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.90 vs 5.80 Slow lenses at tele
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 150 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX30V has external dimensions of 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Sony HX30V.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 150 IS is significantly lighter (112g ) than the Sony HX30V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
HX30V
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
HX30V
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony HX30V's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4+ processor. On the other hand, Sony HX30V has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and HX30V sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Sony HX30V features a 25-500 mm F3.2-5.8 20× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 1mm wider coverage than the Sony HX30V. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony HX30V has 260mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. At f5.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
HX30V
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
HX30V
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
HX30V
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
HX30V
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony HX30V for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX30V for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony HX30V for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
500 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX30V for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
142g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
254g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony HX30V for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony HX30V: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony HX30V scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1099 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Sony HX30V
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #108 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #629 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Sony HX30V has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 150 IS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony HX30V vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-02-28
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3' 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 25-500 mm (20×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.2-5.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 7.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 254g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 107 x 62 x 35mm
Battery Life 230 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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