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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX150, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was announced 19 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the QX10 scores versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX150

 QX10 WX150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013February 2012Fresher by 19 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony QX10

 WX150 QX10 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX150

 QX10 WX150 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 offers physical dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the QX10 vs the WX150.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and WX150.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern QX10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (105g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony WX150
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-09-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (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 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $300