- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 30.00mm - 150.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W150 Review.
- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-TZ4 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-W150 | DMC-TZ4 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | DMC-TZ11 | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $250.00 | $299.95 |
| Street Price: | $163.21 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2008-03-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 5.0 oz (142 g) |
8.3 oz
(234 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.9 in. (94 x 58 x 24 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (103 x 59 x 36 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 1.76 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 380 (0.2 MP, Other) |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 3.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10) 320x240 (30/10) 320x240 () |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-1 | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | Component |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elements | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 150mm | 28 - 280mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 4.7 - 47mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 10.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ??? | Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F4.9 / F11 (2 steps) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
200 cm 2.0 - 78.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 25x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection | Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater (4) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 1 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, High Sensitivity | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Underwater |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7m | 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-1 | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | 50.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-jack, DC-Input | DC input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows; semi-manual focus that allows you to select the focusing distance based on your subject’s location; an improved auto focus system that includes macro ranges; Super SteadyShot image stabilization; high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200; and in-camera editing functions such as “unsharp mask” to sharpen images. Sony’s “smile shutter” mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles – without having to press the shutter. This function even lets you prioritize adult or child faces to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile. | Optical image stabilization, face detection, HD video out. |
