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Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony WX5
(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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony A6600 and Sony WX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A6600 was introduced 9 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A6600 scores vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony WX5

 A6600 WX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2010Fresher by 112 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A6600

 WX5 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony WX5

 A6600 WX5 

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6600 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications 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 A6600 and Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A6600 and the WX5.

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and WX5 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6600 and WX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6600 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6600 will show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher A6600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6600
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony WX5
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (810 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
84
great battery power (810 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6600
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (810 shots)
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
84
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503 grams (1.11 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,198 $250