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Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony ZV-1

 WX150 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony WX150

 ZV-1 WX150 
RevealedMay 2020February 2012Fresher by 100 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX150 and Sony ZV-1

 WX150 ZV-1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX150 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX150
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX150 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than average in class (294g)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
86
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sony WX150 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX150 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony ZV-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $750