Sony WX5 vs Sony WX70

Lets look more in depth at the Sony WX5 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX5 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WX5 matches up vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX5 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony WX5 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WX5 versus the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WX5 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WX5 and WX70.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.