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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX5 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was released 20 months prior to the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX5 matches up versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony WX150

 HX5 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX5

 WX150 HX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony WX150

 HX5 WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX5 compared to the WX150.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX150 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 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 data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $275 $300