Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.