Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony WX5
WX1 | WX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony WX1
WX5 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony WX5
WX1 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |