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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX5

 WX150 WX5 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony WX150

 WX5 WX150 

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX5

 WX150 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony WX150 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX150 Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX150
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX150 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $250