Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Competitors

As well as being compared against other ultra compacts, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is also often compared to travel zooms, mirrorless, super zooms, pro digicams and compacts. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and the Cyber-shot DSC-W150) and Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the ELPH 310 HS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1 compared to other ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.5), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 26 mm), shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 1.4 fps) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (8.1 MP vs 9.8 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 5 months newer $164 - $183	Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DSC-WX1) Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Shoots significantly slower: 1.4 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-W350 vs the DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 2 years newer $228	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the DSC-WX1) None found common strengths of the DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.4 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-WX70 vs the DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot W570 1 year newer $135	Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-WX1) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the W570 and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.4 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-W530 1 year newer $171	Significant advantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DSC-WX1) Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the DSC-W530 and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot T110 1 year newer $309	Significant advantages of the T110 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the T110 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4 Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the T110 and DSC-WX1 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Cybershot T110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 38 mm), has a much wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.4), shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 3.5 fps) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (8.1 MP vs 9.7 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v 1 year newer $321	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DSC-WX1) Has a GPS Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX7v (vs the DSC-WX1) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4 common strengths of the DSC-HX7v and DSC-WX1 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the DSC-HX7v vs the DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 2 years newer $249 - $250	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX150 (vs the DSC-WX1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX150 (vs the DSC-WX1) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4 common strengths of the DSC-WX150 and DSC-WX1 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the DSC-WX150 vs the DSC-WX1
Fujifilm FinePix T200 1 year newer $150	Significant advantages of the T200 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Significantly larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the T200 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.4 Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the T200 and DSC-WX1 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon ELPH 310 HS 2 years newer $195 - $196	Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the DSC-WX1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the DSC-WX1) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.4 Shoots significantly slower: 3.5 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the 310 HS and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.4 Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H3 (vs the DSC-WX1) Significantly longer exposures: 30 seconds vs 2 seconds Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H3 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 24 mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4 Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" common strengths of the DSC-H3 and DSC-WX1 None found
	Compare the DSC-H3 vs the DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 6 months newer $200 - $245	Significant advantages of the DSC-H55 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significantly larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H55 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4 Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Shoots significantly slower: 1.8 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the DSC-H55 and DSC-WX1 None found
	Compare the DSC-H55 vs the DSC-WX1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), has slightly less shutter lag (180 ms vs 336 ms), is much smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs prosumer size 124x90x76 mm), is slightly less expensive ($284.99 vs $999.99) and is thinner (0.8" vs 3").

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs digital) and takes significantly lower resolution photos (8.1 MP vs 15.8 MP).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 1 year newer $500 (body only) $700 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DSC-WX1) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Standard size 115x84x47 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Much thicker: 1.9" vs 0.8" common strengths of the DMC-G3 and DSC-WX1 Inexpensive: $499.87 vs $284.99 Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 5 months older $1,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH1 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH1 (vs the DSC-WX1) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 124x90x76 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Significantly more shutter lag: 336 ms vs 180 ms common strengths of the DMC-GH1 and DSC-WX1 Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.5), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 31 mm), is much smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs prosumer size 115x83x92 mm), shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 3 fps) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has much less zoom (5x vs 26.1x), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (8.1 MP vs 9.7 MP).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 5 months older $355	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DSC-WX1) Has a flip-out screen Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 5x Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger: Prosumer size 115x83x92 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Much thicker: 3.6" vs 0.8" common strengths of the DSC-HX1 and DSC-WX1 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the DSC-HX1 vs the DSC-WX1
Nikon Coolpix P100 6 months newer	Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much more zoom: 26.1x vs 5x Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger: Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Much thicker: 3.9" vs 0.8" Much heavier: 481 g vs 149 g common strengths of the P100 and DSC-WX1 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 1 year older $136 - $151	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ28 (vs the DSC-WX1) More zoom: 18x vs 5x Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ28 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger: Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 27 mm vs 24 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the DMC-FZ28 and DSC-WX1 Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Light weight: 417 g vs 149 g
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 2 years older	Significant advantages of the DSC-H9 (vs the DSC-WX1) Has a flip-out screen Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H9 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much worse wide angle: 31 mm vs 24 mm Much larger: Prosumer size 110x83x86 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the DSC-H9 and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x83x86 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Light weight: 440 g vs 149 g
	Compare the DSC-H9 vs the DSC-WX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 2 years older	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ8 (vs the DSC-WX1) Shoots RAW Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Much longer exposures: 60 seconds vs 2 seconds Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ8 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 24 mm Significantly larger: Standard size 113x72x79 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Significantly lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 8.1 MP common strengths of the DMC-FZ8 and DSC-WX1 Fairly small: Standard size 113x72x79 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Very light: 340 g vs 149 g Thin: 3.1" vs 0.8"
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much more zoom: 36x vs 5x Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4 Much larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Much thicker: 4.1" vs 0.8" common strengths of the P500 and DSC-WX1 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 35 mm), has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), is significantly smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs standard size 121x74x70 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 2.3 fps).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), doesn't shoot RAW, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Powershot S100 2 years newer $356 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Shoots RAW Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 8.1 MP Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-WX1) None found common strengths of the S100 and DSC-WX1 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon PowerShot G5 6 years older	Significant advantages of the G5 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Shoots RAW Supports an external flash Significant disadvantages of the G5 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 24 mm Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7" Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 8.1 MP common strengths of the G5 and DSC-WX1 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G5 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 4 years older	Significant advantages of the A200 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Shoots RAW Supports an external flash Significant disadvantages of the A200 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7" Much larger: Professional size 114x80x115 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the A200 and DSC-WX1 None found
	Compare the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.3), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 3.4 fps) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (8.1 MP vs 9.7 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 1 year newer $230	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX5 (vs the DSC-WX1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX5 (vs the DSC-WX1) None found common strengths of the DSC-WX5 and DSC-WX1 Very wide aperture: f/2.4 vs f/2.4 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Super compact 92x52x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
	Compare the DSC-WX5 vs the DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DSC-W150 (vs the DSC-WX1) Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W150 (vs the DSC-WX1) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4 Much worse wide angle: 30 mm vs 24 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the DSC-W150 and DSC-WX1 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-W150 vs the DSC-WX1
Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $148 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-WX1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-WX1) Shoots significantly slower: 3.4 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the 300 HS and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot WX7 1 year newer $241	Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-WX1) None found common strengths of the WX7 and DSC-WX1 Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.4 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
	Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot WX10 1 year newer $400 - $450	Significant advantages of the WX10 (vs the DSC-WX1) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8.1 MP Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the WX10 (vs the DSC-WX1) None found common strengths of the WX10 and DSC-WX1 Very wide aperture: f/2.4 vs f/2.4 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Super compact 95x53x23 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
	Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 5 months older	Significant advantages of the DSC-W290 (vs the DSC-WX1) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W290 (vs the DSC-WX1) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4 Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the DSC-W290 and DSC-WX1 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-W290 vs the DSC-WX1