Sony HX10V vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was announced 20 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX10V matches up against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V against the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and WX5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent HX10V provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.