Sony HX5 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are matching up the Sony HX5 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX5 matches up against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony HX5 versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX5 versus the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX5 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX30 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.