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Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WX30 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX30 was unveiled 13 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WX30 grades vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony WX5

 WX30 WX5 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony WX30

 WX5 WX30 

Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony WX5

 WX30 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony WX30 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WX30 vs the WX5.

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WX30 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX30 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WX30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX30 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX30
Travel photography with Sony WX5
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX30 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony WX30 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-25 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 117g (0.26 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $259 $250