Sony WX150 vs Sony WX300

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was introduced 11 months earlier than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WX150 matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony WX150 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX150 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WX150 compared to the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX150 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WX150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.