Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- Successor is Sony RX100 IV
(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
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Sony RX100 III and Sony WX150, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the RX100 III (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RX100 III was announced 2 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 III matches up against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony WX150
RX100 III | WX150 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 27 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100 III
WX150 | RX100 III |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony WX150
RX100 III | WX150 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 III features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 III and Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 III against the WX150.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and WX150.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 III with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX100 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-05-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $748 | $300 |