Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX150
RX100 VA | WX150 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | February 2012 | More modern by 78 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Sharper display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100 VA
WX150 | RX100 VA |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX150
RX100 VA | WX150 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |