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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was introduced very close to the WX70 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WX150 matches up against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX70

 WX150 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX150

 WX70 WX150 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX70

 WX150 WX70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX150 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WX150 and the WX70.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WX150 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX150 and WX70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX150
Sports photography with Sony WX70
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX150
Travel photography with Sony WX70
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX150 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $242