Sony HX5 vs Sony WX300

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX5 and Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HX5 was brought out 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX5 matches up vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX5 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony HX5 and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX5 against the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and WX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX300 will deliver more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.