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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony WX220

 HX5 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony HX5

 WX220 HX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony WX220

 HX5 WX220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX5
Travel photography with Sony WX220
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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
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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