Sony HX5 vs Sony WX70

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony HX5 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was announced 19 months before the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX5 scores versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX5 and the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and WX70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX5 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX70 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older HX5 will be behind in sensor tech.