Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5
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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2010
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sony HX1 and Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX1 was revealed 14 months prior to the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX1 grades against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony WX5
HX1 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX1
WX5 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony WX5
HX1 | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX1 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX1 compared to the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and WX5 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX5 will produce greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-22 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 544 grams (1.20 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $47,999 | $250 |