Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX1
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX5

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1
Size Slightly smaller 91x52x20 mm vs 92x52x22 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 0.9"
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 Around 10% thinner
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 180 ms vs 320 ms
Help
 More than 40% less delay when taking photos
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX5
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
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 More than 20% larger sensor
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $230.00 vs $284.99
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 The best price we've seen is $55 cheaper (around 20% less)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
58 vs 69
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a ultra compact with a compact.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
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Manual controls Manual settings
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/2.4
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-WX1:91x52x20 mm
DSC-WX5:92x52x22 mm
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
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1600 of a second
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
DSC-WX1:2.7"
DSC-WX5:2.8"

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$254 - $305
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$155
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$130 - $233
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

Sony Cybershot WX10

Compact

$210 - $238
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$100 - $189
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$369
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Ultra compact

$225 - $315
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Travel zoom
Zoom More zoom
Screen size Larger screen
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Size Significantly larger
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

appearance

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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