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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX100SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX150
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20122012
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeExmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36724896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPO. High-resolution Sweep Panorama up to 10480 × 4096, plus standard and wide panoramasJPEG, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPO. High-resolution Sweep Panorama up to 10480 × 4096, plus standard and wide panoramas
ISO detailIntelligent Auto ISO 100–3200; Program Auto ISO 100–1600. Superior Auto reaches ISO 12800 using multi-frame combination and pixel interpolation; ISO 6400/12800 are processed high-sensitivity modesIntelligent Auto ISO 100–3200; Program Auto ISO 100–1600. Superior Auto reaches ISO 12800 with processed multi-frame high-sensitivity modes; ISO 6400/12800 are not ordinary single-exposure sensitivity settings
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom10×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailSony G ten-times optical zoom, actual 4.45–44.5 mm; nine elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. Equivalent 25–250 mm for 4:3 photographs or 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs; 16:9 movie Standard stabilisation 27.5–275 mm, Active 27.5–385 mmSony G ten-times optical zoom, actual 4.45–44.5 mm; equivalent 25–250 mm for 4:3 photographs or 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs. Movie 16:9 Standard stabilisation 27.5–275 mm, Active 27.5–385 mm; 4:3 Standard 33.5–335 mm, Active 33.5–469 mm
AutofocusNine-point multipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephotoMultipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF, with AF illuminator; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 secondIntelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames only; a brief buffered sequence rather than sustained continuous shooting. Photography Blog observed a long processing pause after the ten-frame sequenceMaximum approximately 10 fps for ten frames, as the exact Asia specification gives a 0.1-second interval for ten shots; this is a brief buffered burst, not sustained continuous shooting
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for still images; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction and narrows the angle of viewOptical SteadyShot; movie Active stabilisation narrows the angle of view, with Standard and Active framing documented separately in the exact Asia specifications
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync and off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.5–2.2 m telephotoBuilt-in fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync and off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.5–2.2 m telephoto
Exposure controlsSuperior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Picture Effects, 3D, Background Defocus and panoramas; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F3.3/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modesSuperior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Picture Effects, 3D, Background Defocus and panoramas; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F3.3/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modes
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0 H.264 at 1920 × 1080 interlaced, up to 24 Mbps: 60 fields/30 frames per second on NTSC/Japan models or 50 fields/25 frames per second on PAL models. No 1080p50/60. MP4 H.264 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps, 30 fps in the Japan specification. Optical zoom works during movies; approximately 29-minute continuous recording limit, MP4 approximately 2 GB per fileAVCHD 2.0 H.264, maximum 1920 × 1080 interlaced at 24 Mbps; 60 fields/30 frames per second on NTSC versions or 50 fields/25 frames per second on PAL versions. No 1080p50/60. MP4 H.264 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps. Approximately 29-minute continuous recording limit, MP4 approximately 2 GB per file; optical zoom works during recording
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel audio or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel audio or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots460,800460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinderFixed 3.0-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs240 photographs
Body weight108 g117 g
Release detailOn sale in March 2012 in Japan, confirmed retrospectively in Sony’s 24 July release. The original February announcement scheduled 16 March; month precision is retained because the later confirmation establishes March rather than the exact day. Sony Hong Kong separately scheduled early April availabilityReleased in 2012. Sony’s 27 February US announcement, reproduced by DPReview, scheduled May availability; this prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale month
Recording mediaApproximately 19 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC, SDXC and compatible Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo; microSD-family and Memory Stick Micro cards require an adapterApproximately 19 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC and SDXC, compatible Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter where required
PortsMicro-USB with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI outputMicro-USB with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; TransferJet and Eye-Fi support depend on regional model markings, as the manual distinguishes compatible and incompatible devicesNo built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; the shared exact manual distinguishes regional TransferJet-compatible and incompatible devices and includes Eye-Fi settings
Battery life detailNP-BN, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh; approximately 240 photographs or 120 minutes under CIPA conditions. Sony Japan lists approximately 60 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limitsSupplied NP-BN, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh; approximately 240 photographs or 120 minutes under CIPA conditions
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; supplied AC-UB10/UB10B supports playback power, optional AC-UD10 supports shooting power according to Sony JapanIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or compatible computer
Dimensions92.3 × 52.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 17.5 mm at the thinnest part94.7 × 56.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant, from the model-specific WX150 section of Sony’s shared WX100/WX150 manual
Weight detailApproximately 108 g body-only; approximately 124 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 117 g body-only from Sony UK/Asia; approximately 133 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo, also confirmed by the exact manual
ColoursSilver, black, pink, white or brown in Japan; regional choices differSilver, black, red or blue in the US launch; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BN, AC-UB10/UB10B, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead supplied outside USA/Canada according to the manualNP-BN, AC-UB10/UB10B, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead supplied outside USA/Canada according to the manual

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