Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150

Here, we are looking at the Sony QX30 versus Sony WX150, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was revealed 2 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the QX30 scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 has exterior measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Sony QX30 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the QX30 versus the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and WX150.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger QX30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.