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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX150

 HX100V WX150 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX100V

 WX150 HX100V 

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX150

 HX100V WX150 
AnnouncedOctober 2011February 2012Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX100V
Street photography with Sony WX150
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (577 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (577g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony WX150
25
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (577 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-10-21 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577g (1.27 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $300