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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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 RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar but the RX100 VA (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The RX100 VA was brought out 6 years after the WX150 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX100 VA scores vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 RX100 VA WX150 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2012More modern by 78 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 WX150 RX100 VA 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 RX100 VA WX150 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VA versus the WX150.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and WX150.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
66
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
38
 good MP (18MP)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
86
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (299g)
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (133g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
70
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 includes tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
46
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
76
 lighter than others in class (299g)
 decent MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
71
 lighter than average (133g)
 good MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
66
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
46
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
81
 rather wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (299 grams)
 missing microphone jack
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-13 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 measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 220 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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 Single Single
Retail price $998 $300