Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300
(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
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX5
HX200V | WX5 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX200V
WX5 | HX200V |
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Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX5
HX200V | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-11 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.40 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 583g (1.29 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $480 | $250 |