Clicky

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150

Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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
  • Released February 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The HX200V was brought out 3 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX200V matches up versus the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 HX200V WX150 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 WX150 HX200V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 HX200V WX150 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V provides outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX200V against the WX150.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and WX150 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and WX150.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
45
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
38
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
51
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (583g)
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (133 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Sports Comparison
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
56
 excellent zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Travel Comparison
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
57
 better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (810mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (583g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Landscape Comparison
 Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 manual focus
 rather wide (27mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
27
 rather wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	

		

			
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-11 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 12.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 583g (1.29 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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
Price at release $480 $300