Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX150

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.