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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 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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18 MP | 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ELPH 150 IS and TX30, two Ultracompact cameras from Canon and Sony. Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0 MP and Sony TX30 has a 18.0 MP resolution. Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Sony TX30 was launched in July 2013. There is only 7 months difference between ELPH 150 IS and TX30 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 TX30 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 TX30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-07-26
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 141g. 96 x 59 x 15 mm mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 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-TX30
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 130mm 110 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.3" vs 2.7" 0.6 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 230k dots 434% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Weight
141 g vs 142 g 1 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
4.80 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 3.3" Large display
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
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
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30: 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 TX30 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 TX30 has external dimensions of and weighs 141 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30. Canon ELPH 150 IS is 1mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Sony TX30 but it is also 9mm thicker.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX30 is 1g lighter than the Canon ELPH 150 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
TX30
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of TX30, 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 TX30's 3.3" 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 TX30: 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 TX30 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3" (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and TX30 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Sony TX30 features a 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 2mm wider coverage than the Sony TX30. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 110mm longer reach than the Sony TX30. However, with a max aperture of f4.80, Sony TX30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TX30
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TX30
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TX30
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
TX30
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony TX30 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 TX30 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
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony TX30 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
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
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX30 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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony TX30 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
141g
Body Thickness 15mm
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony TX30 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
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony TX30: 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 TX30, 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 TX30 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1051 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Sony TX30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #31 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #854 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Sony TX30 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 TX30 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-07-26
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.46mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4896x3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,229k 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
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m n/a
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 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 141g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 96 x 59 x 15 mmmm
Battery Life 230 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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