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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(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
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX5

 HX200V WX5 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX200V

 WX5 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX5

 HX200V WX5 
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).

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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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (583g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony WX5
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony WX5
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX200V
Vlogging with Sony WX5
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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