Sony DSC-W150 vs Canon SX730 HS

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Sony DSC-W150 vs Canon SX730 HS

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
8.1 megapixels
30.00mm - 150.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W150 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX730 HS Review.

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Differences

Sony DSC-W150 advantages over Canon SX730 HS

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.76 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
24 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
142g vs 300g
Lighter weight

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Sony DSC-W150

Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
960 mm vs 150 mm
Capture objects farther away
Newer
8 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
15 vs 1 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 840

Sony DSC-W150

Olympus 840

$163
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Manual focus

$173
1/2.35 inch

Larger sensor
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W150 vs Olympus 840

Canon SX730 HS

Olympus 840

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$173
1/2.35 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 840

Compared to Fujifilm J50

Sony DSC-W150

Fujifilm J50

$163
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$180
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W150 vs Fujifilm J50

Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm J50

$399
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$180
1/2.5 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm J50

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Sony DSC-W150

Fujifilm J150w

$163
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-W150 vs Fujifilm J150w

Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm J150w

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$200
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm J150w

Compared to Nikon A900

Sony DSC-W150

Nikon A900

$163
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$397
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony DSC-W150 vs Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Sony DSC-W150

Canon SX740 HS

$163
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$447
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony DSC-W150 vs Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$447
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

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