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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX220
(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
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WX220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WX150 matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX220

 WX150 WX220 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony WX150

 WX220 WX150 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX220

 WX150 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX150 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WX150 vs the WX220.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX150 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and WX220.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older WX150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX150
Street photography with Sony WX220
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX150
Sports photography with Sony WX220
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX150
Vlogging with Sony WX220
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 shots 210 shots
Type of battery 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $198