Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

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Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX7

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Super compact 94x56x19 mm
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
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differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX150
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-WX150's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Zoom More zoom 10x vs 5.6x
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 More than 3x more zoom
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 30s vs 2s
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 15x longer exposures
Weight Slightly lighter 133 g vs 139 g
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony WX7
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the WX7's lens captures slightly more light (0.7 f-stops)
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Size Slightly smaller 94x56x19 mm vs 95x56x22 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 0.9"
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 Around 10% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $297.33 vs $349.90
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 The best price we've seen is $53 cheaper (around 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
58 vs 57
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot WX7 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 60fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-WX150:95x56x22 mm
WX7:94x56x19 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Weight Light weight Help
DSC-WX150:133 g
WX7:139 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DSC-WX150:$349.90
WX7:$297.33
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$99 - $190
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot WX7
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot WX7
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Travel zoom

$282 - $335
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the Cybershot WX7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot WX7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$278 - $298
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cybershot WX7
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot WX7
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$200 - $229
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cybershot WX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$166 - $197
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom More zoom
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Screen size Larger screen
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cybershot WX7

appearance

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

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