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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX80

 WX150 WX80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony WX150

 WX80 WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX80

 WX150 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
38
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX150 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX150 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style 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
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $276