Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX150

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon A1000 versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 6 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1000 matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 offers external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A1000 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 compared to the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and WX150.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.