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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony WX150

 RX100 II WX150 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100 II

 WX150 RX100 II 

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony WX150

 RX100 II WX150 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
70
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
74
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
37
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-27 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 281 gr (0.62 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
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 1 1
Pricing at release $598 $300