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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the WX1 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the WX1 (1/2.4") and WX5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The WX1 was revealed 11 months prior to the WX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WX1 matches up versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony WX5

 WX1 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony WX1

 WX5 WX1 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony WX5

 WX1 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX1 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WX1 and the WX5.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WX1 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX1 and WX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX5 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX1
Street photography with Sony WX5
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (149 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX1
Travel photography with Sony WX5
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (149g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (149 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $250