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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was brought out 4 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the QX1 grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony WX5

 QX1 WX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2010Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony QX1

 WX5 QX1 
Screen sizing2.8""Bigger screen (+2.8")
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony WX5

 QX1 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 features exterior measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the QX1 vs the WX5.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and WX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger QX1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
66
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging information
Sony WX5 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-03 2010-07-08
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.8"
Resolution of display 0k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
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 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 440 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $250