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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was brought out within a month of the WX150 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the TX200V grades vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX150

 TX200V WX150 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony TX200V

 WX150 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX150

 TX200V WX150 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TX200V compared to the WX150.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography features
Sony WX150 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
47
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-30 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, 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
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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