Sony W530 vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony W530 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W530 was released 13 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W530 matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W530 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W530 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony W530 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the W530 against the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W530 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W530 and WX150.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.