Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX150, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 V (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe RX100 V was released 4 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX100 V scores against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony WX150
RX100 V | WX150 | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Clearer screen (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100 V
WX150 | RX100 V |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony WX150
RX100 V | WX150 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 V and the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and WX150.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-10-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 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 All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $998 | $300 |