Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax X-5 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe X-5 was released 6 months prior to the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-5 matches up versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony WX300
X-5 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax X-5
WX300 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony WX300
X-5 | WX300 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2013 | Same age | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the WX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and WX300.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 330 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $330 |