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Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the WX50 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX50 was brought out within a month of the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WX50 grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony WX70

 WX50 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX50

 WX70 WX50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX50 and Sony WX70

 WX50 WX70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX50 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WX50 versus the WX70.

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX50 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX50 and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX50
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX50 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX50 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX50 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX50 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-30 2012-01-30
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clearfoto TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $242