Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 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
- Released August 2009
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX1 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony WX70
WX1 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX1
WX70 | WX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony WX70
WX1 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sony WX1 and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX1 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |