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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony WX150
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was manufactured 13 months prior to the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TX100V matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX150

 TX100V WX150 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TX100V

 WX150 TX100V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX150

 TX100V WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions 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 change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TX100V compared to the WX150.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and WX150.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TX100V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony WX150
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (147 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
65
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (133g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (147g)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $300