Canon A810 vs Sony WX5
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A810 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A810 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony WX5
| A810 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon A810
| WX5 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony WX5
| A810 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A810 versus the WX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and WX5.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer A810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171g (0.38 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $250 |