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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
Sony WX150
(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
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was brought out 3 years after the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX1R II matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony WX150

 RX1R II WX150 
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2012Newer by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX1R II

 WX150 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony WX150

 RX1R II WX150 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II features external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RX1R II compared to the WX150.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and WX150 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R II and WX150.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger RX1R II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
Sports photography with Sony WX150
63
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
59
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
excellent MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
Vlogging with Sony WX150
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-13 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 14cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 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, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $3,300 $300