• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Canon SX150 IS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 45 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    160g vs 312g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX150 IS advantages over Pentax W30

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Optically-stabilized 12x zoom lens, large 3" LCD screen, full PASM exposure control, super-close macro shooting, 1280x720p HD video recording, low price.

  • Slow performance, poor battery life (good with NiMH rechargeables, though), no HDMI output to connect to HDTV.

  • Read our Canon SX150 IS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Pentax W30
Sony DSC-H20
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W30 vs Sony DSC-H20

Canon SX150 IS
Sony DSC-H20
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Pentax W30
Canon SX130 IS
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon SX130 IS

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX130 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Nikon L610

Pentax W30
Nikon L610
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L610

Canon SX150 IS
Nikon L610
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L610

Compared to Canon SX160

Pentax W30
Canon SX160
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon SX160

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX160
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160

Compared to Canon SX170

Pentax W30
Canon SX170
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Canon SX170

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX170
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX170

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