Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX7V was released 13 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX7V grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony WX5
HX7V | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX7V
WX5 | HX7V |
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Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony WX5
HX7V | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX7V offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX7V versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX7V against the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and WX5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX7V provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Sony HX7V vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $250 |