Nikon D2Xs vs Sony WX5
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Nikon D2Xs vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D2Xs vs Sony WX5, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D2Xs (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D2Xs (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
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Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D2Xs scores vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2Xs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D2Xs Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Sony WX5
| D2Xs | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon D2Xs
| WX5 | D2Xs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | June 2006 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 235k | Crisper screen (+226k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Sony WX5
| D2Xs | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D2Xs vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D2Xs features exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D2Xs and the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and WX5 is 51 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D2Xs vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Xs and WX5.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The D2Xs contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older D2Xs will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D2Xs vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Nikon D2Xs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D2Xs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2006-06-01 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 235k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 59 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 489 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $3,999 | $250 |
