Sony QX100 vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony QX100 and Sony WX150, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar but the QX100 (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX100 was introduced 19 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the QX100 grades against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony QX100 enjoys external dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX100 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the QX100 compared to the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the QX100 and WX150.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer QX100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.