Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony WX150 and Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WX150 was introduced 14 months later than the WX9 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WX150 scores vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX150 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony WX9
WX150 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony WX150
WX9 | WX150 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony WX9
WX150 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX150 offers outside dimensions 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Sony WX150 and Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WX150 vs the WX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WX150 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX150 and WX9.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WX150 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX150 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $188 |