Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1
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Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Older Model is Nikon D5300
- Updated by Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D5500 versus Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe D5500 was released 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D5500 matches up against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Sony WX1
D5500 | WX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | August 2009 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon D5500
WX1 | D5500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Sony WX1
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Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5500 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Nikon D5500 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D5500 versus the WX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and WX1 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5500 and WX1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D5500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D5500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D5500 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Nikon D5500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D5500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 84 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1438 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 820 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $149 |