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Sony HX5 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony W370

 HX5 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony HX5

 W370 HX5 

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony W370

 HX5 W370 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX5
Vlogging with Sony W370
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $230