Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 Review: Crystal Clear Shots
Sony has delivered a number of high quality digital cameras over the years. New models are released at regular intervals to provide customers greater benefits by taking advantage of the advancements that happen in both electronic and optical world.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is a handheld digital camera that comes with a number of useful features. Let us explore more details about this versatile camera.
Features
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 comes with an 18MP lens. You will be able to take powerful shots through the 10x zoom lens.
You can also capture high quality videos at 1080p. The camera facilitates you to capture images while being in video mode as well.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is available 4 colors including black, blue, silver and red. The dimensions of the camera are 2.25” x 3.75” x 0.9”. It weighs 4.7 ounces. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 comes with the same 10x zoom but it is little bigger than Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150.
The camera has an LCD screen of size 3” which lets you have a preview of images that are being captured through the camera. The 10x zoom will let you cover a range in between 25 and 250 mm.
These figures will give you right conditions to capture wide landscapes. You can maintain high picture clarity even if you go for a telephoto.
The white balance on the camera can be corrected in a number of ways. There are a number of recording modes including iSweep panorama and 3D shooting. You can shoot 10 shots in burst mode.
You can capture vivid photos through Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The partial color mode will greatly enhance your visuals as you will be able to capture snaps from the best of both worlds (black & white and color).
The camera will let you capture high quality images even at high ISO levels. The camera does not come with number of physical buttons.
Using the toggle switch, you can easily switch between various modes. Shooting controls are limited to Drive mode, Flash control and Self Timer.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 delivers goods very quickly. It will be ready to capture snaps and you can take a snap within 1.4 seconds from the off condition.
The camera supports various file formats including JPEG and MPEG-4. You can take advantage of both optical and digital image stabilization.
The Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery will give backup for 240 shots. The battery can be charged by connecting to a computer through USB or by using a power adapter.
The data can be stored on SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. The kit will also contain bundling software including Play Memories Home and Music Transfer. Music Transfer can be used both on Mac and Windows operating systems.
Pros
- High quality images
- High ISO performance (from 100 to 12800)
- Simultaneous video and image capturing
- Quick performance (ready for snaps in just 1.4 seconds)
- A number of automatic shooting options
- 10 x zoom
Cons
- Very less number of physical controls
- Light weight body may not take maximum advantage from high zoom levels
Conclusion
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is best in class point and shoot camera. The compact camera can accompany you wherever you go. You can capture snaps on all casual occasions.
As buttons on the camera are too small, it is advisable to try the camera before purchasing the same. If you are fond of video capturing, you should want to go for extra back up which may demand external charger as well.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 will let you capture high quality images through Exmor R sensors and Bionz image processors. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent camera which comes with minor drawbacks. You can capture exceptionally high quality videos and images through Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150.
