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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX200

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX150SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX200
Overview
Released20122013
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 in sRGB, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPF. Sweep Panorama up to 11520 × 1080 in 360-degree mode or 10480 × 4096 in high-resolution mode
ISO detailIntelligent 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 settingsOrdinary settings ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400/12800 use Sony’s pixel-processing technology and overlaid burst exposures rather than ordinary single-exposure sensitivity
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; 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 mmSony G ten-times optical zoom, nine elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements; 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
AutofocusMultipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF, with AF illuminator; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephotoNine-point multipoint, 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 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 shootingMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; movie Active stabilisation narrows the angle of view, with Standard and Active framing documented separately in the exact Asia specificationsOptical SteadyShot for photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation and narrows the angle of view. Sony’s launch comparison with WX100 is approximately four times the telephoto correction effect under its test conditions, not a four-stop rating
FlashBuilt-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 telephotoBuilt-in fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; 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, 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 recordingAVCHD 2.0, maximum 1920 × 1080 interlaced at 24 Mbps or 17 Mbps; Japan/NTSC versions use 60 fields/30 frames per second, UK/PAL versions 50 fields/25 frames per second. No 1080p50/60. MP4 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps, at 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute per-clip limit; MP4 12M reaches the 2 GB file limit at approximately 15 minutes. Optical zoom works during recording
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 size3″2.7″
Screen dots460,800460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3.0-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinderFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs220 photographs
Body weight117 g105 g
Release detailReleased 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 monthReleased in 2013. Sony’s 16 January Japanese announcement scheduled 25 January availability; the prospective date alone does not establish the actual first on-sale day or month
Recording mediaApproximately 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 requiredApproximately 48 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter
PortsMicro-USB with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI outputMulti terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; the shared exact manual distinguishes regional TransferJet-compatible and incompatible devices and includes Eye-Fi settingsBuilt-in Wi-Fi for smartphone transfer and remote control, compatible TV viewing and computer transfer; PlayMemories Mobile required for smartphone functions. Eye-Fi support; no built-in GPS
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BN, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh; approximately 240 photographs or 120 minutes under CIPA conditionsSupplied NP-BN; optional NP-BN1. Approximately 220 photographs or 110 minutes under CIPA conditions; approximately 35 minutes actual movie use or 55 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or compatible computerIn-camera USB charging and playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10 according to Sony Japan
Dimensions94.7 × 56.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant, from the model-specific WX150 section of Sony’s shared WX100/WX150 manual92.3 × 52.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 17.5 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 117 g body-only from Sony UK/Asia; approximately 133 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo, also confirmed by the exact manualApproximately 105 g body-only; approximately 121 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursSilver, black, red or blue in the US launch; regional choices differSilver, black, pink or gold in Japan; 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 and regional AC-UB10C/UB10D variants, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions

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