Sony TX100V vs Sony WX150

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.

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.

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.

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.