Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1

Let's take a closer look at the Sony WX150 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX150 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the WX150 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WX150 was announced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WX150 scores vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX150 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony WX150 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Sony WX150 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX150 against the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX150 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WX150 and ZV-1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX150 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WX150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.