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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony WX150 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was revealed 4 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WX150 matches up versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX500

 WX150 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony WX150

 WX500 WX150 
RevealedApril 2015February 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX500

 WX150 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony WX150 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WX150 compared to the WX500.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WX150 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and WX500.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older WX150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
38
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX150 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX500 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (236g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (360 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-28 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $348