Clicky

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony RX1R versus Sony WX150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The RX1R was manufactured 17 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX1R scores vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony WX150

 RX1R WX150 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony RX1R

 WX150 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony WX150

 RX1R WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R features external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1R versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R and the WX150.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and WX150 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and WX150.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent RX1R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
66
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sony RX1R vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-26 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Xtra FineTFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting 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 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482g (1.06 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $2,798 $300