Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close but the RX100 II (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 II was manufactured 17 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX100 II grades vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 II compared to the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and WX150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger RX100 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.