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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10 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 RX10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon ELPH 150 IS, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Sony RX10, which was introduced in March 2014 is a Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1" sensor. There is only 1 months difference between ELPH 150 IS and RX10 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 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
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Sony RX10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-03-20
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 813g. 129 x 88 x 102 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony RX10 was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II 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 RX10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Weight
142 g vs 813 g 671 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 200mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 8.3× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
25 vs 9 16 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.290k dots vs 230k dots 460% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 230 shots 190 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.2m vs 4.0m 6.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.41µm2 312% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 200mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10: 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 RX10 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 RX10 has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 34mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 78mm thinner than Sony RX10.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 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 (671g ) than the Sony RX10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to ELPH 150 IS.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony RX10's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Sony RX10 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 150 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor is 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Sony RX10's sensor is 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Sony RX10's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon ELPH 150 IS.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and RX10 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Canon ELPH 150 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 features a 24-200 mm F2.8 8.3× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX10 is faster than Canon ELPH 150 IS at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 40mm longer reach than the Sony RX10. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
RX10
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
RX10
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

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

DSLR-Like Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
RX10
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony RX10 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 RX10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 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
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
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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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony RX10: 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 RX10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 RX10 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1051 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Sony RX10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #180 out of 1221 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 150 IS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon ELPH 150 IS. Otherwise, Sony RX10 is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-03-20
Body Type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 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 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 24-200 mm (8.3×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,290k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 10.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
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 813g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 129 x 88 x 102mm
Battery Life 230 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 69
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 474
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