Sony WX150 Review

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WX150 Overview
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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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General
Model Number:	WX150
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$249.99
Street Price:	$269.00
Date Available:	2012-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	4.7 oz (133 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. (95 x 56 x 22 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i(FX), 60i(FH), 60i(HQ), 30p, 30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	18.90
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	18.20
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 250 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 153x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 (W) - f/5.9 (T)
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push
Shutter Speed Range:	4 - 1/1600
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Underwater Sweep Panorama)
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.2 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 2.2m (T)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	19.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Connectivity
Video Out:	No
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Micro USB, Mini HDMI (Type C)
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	240
Notes & Features:	"World's thinnest 10x zoom model w/ 3.0 inch LCD", Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13.5MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options. Available in blue, red, black or silver.