Sony WX150 vs Sony A57
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Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
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Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony WX150 versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very comparable but the WX150 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WX150 was unveiled 6 months before the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WX150 matches up vs the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX150 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A57
WX150 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony WX150
A57 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony A57
WX150 | A57 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | September 2012 | Same generation | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony WX150 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Compare the Sony WX150 versus Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WX150 versus the A57.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WX150 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX150 and A57.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WX150 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony WX150 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX150 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 618 gr (1.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 550 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $1,000 |