Sony WX500 vs Sony WX70

Below is a thorough review of the Sony WX500 versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the WX500 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WX500 was announced 3 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WX500 grades versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX500 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX500 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX500 against the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WX500 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WX500 and WX70.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX500 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WX500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.