Sony WX5 vs Sony WX500

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony WX5 and Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WX5 matches up vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX5 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony WX5 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX5 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WX5 against the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WX5 and WX500.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.