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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX150, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was launched 5 years after the WX150 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX10 IV scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony WX150

 RX10 IV WX150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017February 2012Newer by 68 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kSharper screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX10 IV

 WX150 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX150

 RX10 IV WX150 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the RX10 IV and the WX150.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and WX150 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and WX150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
38
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
Street photography with Sony WX150
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
76
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
56
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (1,095 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than others (133g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-09-12 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,440k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1095 grams (2.41 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 400 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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