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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony WX1 and Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WX1 was launched 3 years before the WX70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WX1 scores against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony WX70

 WX1 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX1

 WX70 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony WX70

 WX1 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX1 features physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WX1 compared to the WX70.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX1 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX1 and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX70 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (149 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX1
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX1
Vlogging with Sony WX70
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
36
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $242