Sony WX150 vs Sony WX220

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX150 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.