Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony WX150

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WX150 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was announced 13 months earlier than the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XZ-1 grades vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and WX150.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX150 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older XZ-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.