Sony HX100V vs Sony WX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony HX100V and Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was brought out 16 months after the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX100V matches up versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HX100V vs the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX5 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and WX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX100V to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher HX100V should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.