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Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

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
Sony ZV-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony ZV-1

 WX5 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony WX5

 ZV-1 WX5 
IntroducedMay 2020July 2010Newer by 120 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX5 and Sony ZV-1

 WX5 ZV-1 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX5
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
81
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX5
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
86
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sony WX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX5 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5Sony ZV-1
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