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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The WX1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WX1 scores against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony WX50

 WX1 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony WX1

 WX50 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony WX50

 WX1 WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony WX1 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WX1 and the WX50.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX1 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WX1 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WX1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX50 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (149g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter 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 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $250