Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Sony HX5 and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX5 was released 4 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX5 matches up versus the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony WX220
HX5 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony HX5
WX220 | HX5 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | June 2010 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony WX220
HX5 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Sony HX5 and Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HX5 against the WX220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and WX220.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX220 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 210 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $275 | $198 |