Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
(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 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar but the RX100 (1") and WX150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe RX100 was unveiled 7 months after the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 matches up vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony WX150
RX100 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Sharper display (+768k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX100
WX150 | RX100 |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony WX150
RX100 | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 vs the WX150.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and WX150.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RX100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 390 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $448 | $300 |