Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be matching up the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WX150 (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was announced 20 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the WX150 matches up vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX150 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX150 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX150 and the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX150 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WX150 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.