Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX150
TX100V | WX150 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TX100V
WX150 | TX100V | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX150
TX100V | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |