Sony HX5 vs Sony WX1

Below is a in depth review of the Sony HX5 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.4").

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The HX5 was launched 11 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX5 grades against the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX5 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HX5 versus the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger HX5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.