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Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 7000 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7000 matches up versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony WX150

 7000 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus 7000

 WX150 7000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony WX150

 7000 WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 compared to the WX150.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and WX150.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Sony WX150
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony WX150
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $300