Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced March 2014
- Updated by Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Sony RX10 and Sony WX5, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the RX10 (1") and WX5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX10 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX10 grades vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony WX5
RX10 | WX5 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 461k | Clearer display (+829k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony RX10
WX5 | RX10 |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony WX5
RX10 | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Sony RX10 and Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RX10 compared to the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and WX5 is 58 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 and WX5.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern RX10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-03-20 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,290 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | WhiteMagic | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 813 grams (1.79 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 474 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $698 | $250 |