Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX1 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

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).

See the Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.