Sony Camera | Cyber-shot Digital Camera WX150 | DSC-WX150

Cyber-shot Digital Camera WX150

Model number: DSC-WX150

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

Model Highlights: 18.2 megapixels, Exmor® R CMOS sensor, high speed Auto Focus (AF), 10x optical zoom, 20x Clear Image zoom, Full HD 1080/60i video, dual record of photos and videos, up to 10fps

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Make it snappy.

Capture the fast action and fleeting moments that other cameras miss. This super slim Cyber-shot^® DSC-WX150 camera boasts high speed auto focus for quick, DSLR-like focusing speeds. Shoot up to 10 frames per second, the perfect feature for sports or capturing a sequence of your toddler's somersault. With a premium 18.2MP Exmor^® R CMOS sensor and ultra-stabilized 20x Clear Image digital zoom, you can snap stunning close-ups and crisp, clear Full HD 1080/60i video—even in difficult low-light conditions.

The Sony Cyber-shot DCS-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size. -CNET, 5/18/12

Pixel Power

With an 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, capture high-resolution images that take full advantage of the camera's sharp Sony G lens. More pixels means you can enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos without losing detail. Advanced processing reduces noise and graininess for incredibly crisp, clear images—even in challenging low-light conditions.
Focus Faster

Focusing is faster than ever thanks to the collaboration of four technologies: an advanced Sony G lens, Exmor R CMOS sensor, a newly-developed BIONZ^® image processor and optimized focus processing. The result? Tack-sharp focus in as little as 0.1 seconds, so you never miss a shot.
20x Clear Image Zoom

Zoom in close for great sports, wildlife and travel photos. The WX150 combines 10x optical zoom with Clear Image digital zoom technology to offer 20x total zoom. Powerful By Pixel Super Resolution processing technology reduces graininess for crisper, more realistic, higher-quality images—even in close-ups.
Amazing HD Movies

Record crystal-clear movies at the highest resolution available with Full HD 1080/60i AVCHD^™ video capture¹. Stunning, fast-motion video with reduced distortion looks great when played back on your HDTV². Notice a perfect photo opp while shooting video? With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.
Never Miss a Moment

Capture up to 10 frames per second at full 18.2MP resolution. The perfect feature for high-speed sports or capturing a unique sequence of photos, no matter how fast the action, you know you'll get the shot. Plus, a mechanical shutter helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects for even crisper, clearer high-speed shots.
Say Goodbye to Blur

Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the moment. Optical SteadyShot^™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for camera shake by countering camera movements in both horizontal and vertical directions. Get sharp, blur-free footage in otherwise unsteady situations, like shooting video while walking.

Focus faster day or night with this slim Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 digital camera. High speed AF dramatically improves speed and accuracy, while 10X optical and 20X Clear Image zoom gets you close enough to capture every ounce of the action. Boasting an 18.2-megapixel Exmor® R CMOS sensor, exceptional low-light performance is yours while shooting high-resolution photos or Full HD 1080/60i videos (records in 29-minute segments). And with the ability to shoot up to 10 frames per second (fps), you'll be sure to capture the fleeting moments that other cameras miss. With this Sony camera in hand, your best shots lay ahead.

18.2MP Exmor^® R CMOS sensor

The 18.2MP Exmor^® R CMOS sensor captures ultra-high definition images that take full advantage of the camera’s sharp Sony^® G lens.The sensor enables advanced processing that reduces noise levels more than other sensors, resulting in stunning low light images with incredible details.

Full HD 1080/60i

Record crystal clear movies at the highest resolution available with capabilities for 60i in 1080 AVCHD™ video.¹ This provides stunning, fast motion video with less distortion for playback on your HD TV.² With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.

3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode³

Produce awe-inspiring images with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama™ capabilities.³ Photos will take on a new dimension of creative capabilities for viewing the world in a whole new way.

Background Defocus

DSLR photographs are often beautiful because they blur the background, putting the emphasis on the subject. Now our point-and-shoot cameras can deliver this signature DSLR benefit. The system takes two shots, identifies the background and applies a defocused background keeping the subject crisp and clear.

Smile Shutter™ technology

Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Intelligent Scene Recognition mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects 33 different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera settings. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

Sweep Multi Angle™ mode

In Sweep Multi Angle™ mode, the camera takes 15 images at different angles as it sweeps across the scene. By tilting the camera during playback, the camera’s Gyro Sensor detects motion and displays the image in a 3D-like view on the camera’s LCD.

Optical zoom plus Clear image zoom

Clear image digital zoom maintains a high-resolution feel that is as precise as optical zoom and vastly expands the zoom range without lowering visible quality or pixel count in the final image. With By Pixel Super Resolution processing, the camera’s 10x optical zoom range is extended, allowing full resolution 18.2MP images with a maximum 20x zoom.

Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode

Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode for blur-free movies even while walking.⁴ Camera-shake compensation using Optical SteadyShot/Active Mode has been improved with the addition of new electronic image stabilization. Now it’s easier than ever to obtain sharp, blur-free movies even when zooming in unsteady situations, such as shooting with one hand while walking.

Intelligent Sweep Panorama™ HR mode

With Intelligent Sweep Panorama™ HR mode just press the shutter, pan the landscape and let the camera do the rest. It automatically links together each frame to produce a high resolution panoramic image providing the ability to zoom in on small details. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.

Face Detection technology

Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Soft Skin mode

Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.

Motion Detection

Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.

High speed AF

To improve focusing speed and sensitivity, the Exmor^® R CMOS sensor uses its rapid throughput to deliver high-quality image signals to the camera’s BIONZ^® processor. The result is fast, DSLR-like focusing speeds, even in low light.

Capture the decisive moment - up to 10fps

Capture full 18.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that the decisive moment is captured such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In addition, a mechanical shutter helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Picture Effect

Picture Effect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. Select camera models have up to nine different effects.

Superior Auto mode

Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode, then quickly shoots and combines up to six shots to produce images with greater clarity, optimum dynamic range using Backlight Correction HDR technology and lower image noise using 6 shots layering technology. Superior Auto intelligently detects 33 scenes for still images and movies, making it easy to get the best shot.

Anti-blink Function

It’s frustrating to capture the perfect shot, only to review it later and discover subjects blinked during the photo. The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.

Natural Flash

Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash controls the white balance of both the background and main subjects.

Product Specifications

Recording

Media Type : optional “Memory Stick Duo” (No movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
Still Image Mode : JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 18.2 Megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 : 13M(4896�2,752) / 2M(1,920 x 1,080)
Still Image Size 4:3 : 18M(4896�3,672) / 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
Panorama Still Image Size : HR(10,480 x 4,096) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)
Sweep Multi Angle Image Size : 2M (1,920 x 1,080)
Video Mode : AVCHD 60i:24M FX/ 17M FH(1,920 x 1,080/60i) / 9M HQ(1,440 x 1,080/60i) / MP4:12M(1,440 x 1,080/30fps)/ 6M(1,280 x 720/30fps)/ 3M VGA(640 x 480/30fps)
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Dual Record : Yes
Audio Format : AC3 (Stereo)
Microphone/Speaker : Stereo/mono
Wind Noise Reduction : Off/on

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0" Clear Photo™ LCD (460K dots)
Brightness Control : 5(Bright) / 4 / 3(Std) / 2 / 1(Dark)
Histogram : Yes
Grid Display : Yes (Off / On)

Drive System

Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
Shutter Speeds : iAuto(4" - 1/1600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1600)
Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 18.2MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Advanced Features

Anti Motion Blur : Yes
Sweep Panorama : Intelligent Sweep Panorama / 3D Sweep Panorama / Underwater Sweep Panorama
Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Key Selected Face Memory)
Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode Image Stabilization
In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction
Intelligent Auto : Yes
Shooting Tips : Yes
Background Defocus : Yes
Superior Auto : Yes
Tracking Focus : Off / Auto
Blink Detection : Yes
Picture Effects : HDR Painting / Richtone Monochrome / Miniature / Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial Color / Soft High-key / Watercolor / Illustration

Power

Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BN 3.6V
Battery Capacity : typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)
Number of Still Images : typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.0W
Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 18W

Camera

Camera Type : Compact zoom

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Sony G
Aperture : f 3.3-5.9
Optical Zoom : 10x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 16:9: 27.5-275mm / Still 4:3: 25-250mm / Movie 16:27.5-275mm(SteadyShot Standard), 27.5-385mm(SteadyShot Active) / Movie 4:3: 33.5-335mm(SteadyShot Standard), 33.5-469mm(SteadyShot Active)
Lens Construction : 9 elements in 7 groups
Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to Infinity)
Aspheric Elements : 4
Clear Image Zoom : 20x
Macro Mode : Yes
Steady Shot Mode:Active : Yes

Focus Control

AF Modes : Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Flash

Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 3.7m(7 7/8 inches to 12feet 1 3/4 inches)(W) / Approx.1.5m to 2.2 m(4feet 11 1/8 inches to 7feet 2 5/8 inches)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.5.9m(19feet 4 3/8 inches)(W) / Approx.3.4m(11feet 1 7/8 inches)(T)

Interface

Memory Card Slot : MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible
HD Output : Mini HDMI
USB Port(s) : Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB(USB2.0)
TransferJet : Send: Yes (Single / Select , U2/CEH/CN1 Version), Receive: Yes (U2/CEH/CN1 Version)

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" Exmor^® R CMOS Sensor
Processor : BIONZ^®
Pixel Gross : 18.9MP
Effective Picture Resolution : 18.2MP
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Viewfinder

Type : None

Exposure System

Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Handheld Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks /Pet Mode /Anti-motion blur / Backlight Correction HDR / Underwater
D-Range Optimizer : Standard
ISO : Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800
White Balance Mode : Auto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push,One Push Set

Convenience Features

Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD, Protect: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 7/8" (94.7mm x 56.4mm x 21.6mm )
Weight (Approx.) : 4.7 oz. (133g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 4.1 oz. (117g)

In the Box

Micro USB Cable

Battery (NP-BN)
Wrist Strap

AC Adaptor ACUB10
Instruction Manual

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DSC-WX150 Nice camera but..... We recently purchased our WX150 and found it to be an easy point and shoot camera. The pictures and videos are very sharp. The auto features do a nice job in selecting the proper setting based on conditions for example low lighting. Two cons are first the problem with uploading videos to a MAC and Facebook. While on vacation I tried to download the vidoes on my daughter's Mac for her but the MAc did not recognize them. In my investigation it appears additional software or conversion is required. Secondly the battery in this camera does not appear to have the life that my old Cyber shot had resulting in some lost photo opertunities. I am addresssing this problem by purchasing a second battery and AC charger. Those were the only problems preventing me from rating the camera as a five star. February 11, 2013

Nice features for a grandma! This is a very nice camera. Love it's small size & light weight. It has an easy intuitive setting that gives you great focus & lighting for your pictures. The low light was the most important feature for me as we live in Alaska & it's dark most of the year. So far, there's only 1 problem that I really hate about the camera. It's all black & so are the buttons which make it hard to find the buttons when you need them. I would also like to turn off the location details for the camera files & also have the option of saving in RAW format. October 16, 2012

Must have camera for family and vacation shots Absolutely love this camera. My wife and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary at Disney World. This is my 5th digital camera and by far my favorite. The quick response (shutter speed), high quality photo's (18.2 MP#, wide angle lens, great battery life and many other features which I have yet to use, make this camera a must have for family and vacations. The two photo's I posted are in complete darkness #no flash pictures were allowed). I can't believe how great the photo's turned out...crystal clear September 17, 2012

Noisy when you zoom I returned this camera because of the following two things: the picture is very noisy when you zoom in the computer, the second thing this camera it does not preform well in night. I had this camera for one week and I decided to return it because I use this camera for my research and I need to see the details in the pictures that I shoot. everything else works goos. August 29, 2012

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. Records in 29 minute segments

2. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately

3. Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses sold separately.

4. Combined with electronic stabilization

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