Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80

Lets look more in depth at the Sony WX150 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WX150 was brought out 10 months before the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WX150 grades against the WX80 in regards 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-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX150 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX150 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WX150 against the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX150 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX150 and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WX150 will be behind in sensor tech.