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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was announced around the same time to the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX30V matches up versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX150

 HX30V WX150 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX30V

 WX150 HX30V 

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX150

 HX30V WX150 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX30V versus the WX150.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and WX150.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX30V
Sports photography with Sony WX150
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254 grams (0.56 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type 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 feature
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
Launch cost $420 $300