Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Introduced May 2020
- Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WX5 was unveiled 11 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WX5 scores vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX5 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony ZV-1
WX5 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony WX5
ZV-1 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | May 2020 | July 2010 | Newer by 120 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX5 and Sony ZV-1
WX5 | ZV-1 |
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Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony WX5 offers exterior 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WX5 against the ZV-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WX5 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX5 and ZV-1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged WX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 294 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $750 |