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Sony W610 vs Sony WX150

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 W610 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Sony W610 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the W610 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W610 was introduced at a similar time to the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W610 scores vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony WX150

 W610 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W610

 WX150 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony WX150

 W610 WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W610 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the W610 versus the WX150.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W610 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W610 and WX150.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
27
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W610 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (133g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Sony W610 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear Photo TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $300