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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Released February 2012
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony WX150

 QX30 WX150 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012More recent by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony QX30

 WX150 QX30 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX150

 QX30 WX150 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
38
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX30
Sports photography with Sony WX150
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
65
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2012-02-28
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos 240 photos
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 shooting
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $348 $300