Sony HX300 vs Sony WX150

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony HX300 versus Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was released 12 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX300 matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX300 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX300 versus the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and WX150 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer HX300 provides an edge in sensor technology.