Sony HX5 vs Sony W370

Below, we are matching up the Sony HX5 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and W370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The HX5 was released 6 months later than the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX5 matches up versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX5 and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX5 against the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and W370.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.