Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX1

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5 was revealed 11 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5 grades against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5 against the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.