Sony W810 vs Sony WX150

The following is a detailed review of the Sony W810 versus Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W810 was manufactured 23 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W810 scores against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W810 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W810 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W810 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W810 versus the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W810 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W810 and WX150.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W810 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher W810 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.