Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was introduced 23 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX200V matches up against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX200V offers physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 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).

Look at the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX200V compared to the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX5 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and WX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger HX200V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.