Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5
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76 Overall
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Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7S
- Replacement is Sony A7S III
(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
Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A7S II and Sony WX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched but the A7S II (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A7S II was unveiled 5 years after the WX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A7S II grades against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony WX5
A7S II | WX5 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | July 2010 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Sharper display (+768k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A7S II
WX5 | A7S II |
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Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony WX5
A7S II | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S II provides outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7S II and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A7S II and the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and WX5 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and WX5.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A7S II contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher A7S II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7S II vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 409600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 169 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 627 gr (1.38 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,767 | $250 |