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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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 HX20V vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX20V and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was announced 5 months after the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX20V grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX150

 HX20V WX150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX20V

 WX150 HX20V 

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX150

 HX20V WX150 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V has physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX20V versus the WX150.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and WX150.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-20 2012-02-28
Body design 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 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254 gr (0.56 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 320 images 240 images
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $397 $300