Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX1 grades vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX150
TX1 | WX150 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TX1
WX150 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX150
TX1 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Sony TX1 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TX1 compared to the WX150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and WX150.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX150 will resolve more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $300 |