Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony WX150, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close but the RX100 VII (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 VII was unveiled 7 years after the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX100 VII grades against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony WX150
RX100 VII | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | February 2012 | Newer by 91 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100 VII
WX150 | RX100 VII |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony WX150
RX100 VII | WX150 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 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).
Examine the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VII and the WX150.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VII and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and WX150.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-07-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 418 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,298 | $300 |