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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX10V vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was manufactured at a similar time to the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX10V matches up against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX150

 HX10V WX150 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX10V

 WX150 HX10V 

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX150

 HX10V WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V has outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HX10V compared to the WX150.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and WX150.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $616 $300