Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony HX100V versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was manufactured 4 months before the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX100V scores vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V has external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX100V versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX100V versus the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and WX150 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and WX150.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.