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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony WX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the N Facebook ready grades versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Sony WX5

 N Facebook ready WX5 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2010Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 WX5 N Facebook ready 

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony WX5

 N Facebook ready WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.8"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready enjoys exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the N Facebook ready against the WX5.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and WX5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern N Facebook ready should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Travel photography with Sony WX5
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readySony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $250