Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

63

vs
Sony DSC WX100

55

Sony DSC WX100
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony DSC WX100

HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Sony WX100
Zoom More zoom 10x vs 5x
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 4x more zoom
Sony DSC WX100 Learn more about
the Sony WX100

Advantages of the Sony WX50
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the WX50's lens captures slightly more light (0.7 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The WX50's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Size Smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 92x52x21 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 0.7" vs 0.9"
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 More than 10% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $99.00 vs $203.66
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 The best price we've seen is $105 cheaper (2.1x less)
Weight Slightly lighter 117 g vs 124 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony DSC WX100 Sony DSC WX100
55 vs 63
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
WX100:1080p @ 50fps
WX50:1080p @ 60fps
Size Fairly small Help
WX100:92x52x21 mm
WX50:92x52x19 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Weight Light weight Help
WX100:124 g
WX50:117 g
Thickness Thin Help
WX100:0.9"
WX50:0.7"
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the DSC WX100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Thickness Is thicker
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the DSC WX100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the DSC WX100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$196 - $199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the DSC WX100
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$198 - $226
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the DSC WX100
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX200

Travel zoom

$282 - $335
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the DSC WX100
Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX200 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Travel zoom

$108
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the DSC WX100
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Sony DSC WX100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$230 - $280
Zoom Much more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Much larger
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the DSC WX100

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

appearance

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