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Sony A7c vs Sony WX5

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A7c vs Sony WX5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was brought out 10 years after the WX5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7c scores against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony WX5

 A7c WX5 
ReleasedSeptember 2020July 2010Newer by 125 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A7c

 WX5 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony WX5

 A7c WX5 

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7c features exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7c against the WX5.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and WX5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and WX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7c will offer you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher A7c will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
78
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
86
great battery power (740 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (740 shots)
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
86
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-09-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 740 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,800 $250