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Sony W550 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony WX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony W550 vs Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W550 was released 13 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W550 matches up versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony WX5

 W550 WX5 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W550

 WX5 W550 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony WX5

 W550 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony W550 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the W550 against the WX5.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W550 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W550 and WX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent W550 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W550 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W550
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W550
Vlogging with Sony WX5
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-24 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots - Single
Launch pricing $119 $250