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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 ×
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberWX50DSC-WX5
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9292
Width (mm)1922
Height (mm)5252
Weight (g)117146
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)16.212.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out-+
1↑Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric elementsSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.380.14 - 0.42
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 72
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking9-points / center / spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.8
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 41/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPicture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, WatercolorIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 5.3m (7-7/8 in to 17 ft 4-3/4 in) W / Approx. 1.0m to 2.2 m (3 ft 3-3/8 in to 7 ft 2-5/8in) TISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.1m(W) / Approx.0.9 - 2.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.1m(T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1932
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.6
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.67
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240230
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1Proprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
Os compatibility-
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Full HD 1080i60 movies, 9 Picture Effects, Extra High SensitivityOptical SteadyShot, iAuto, sAuto, iSweepPanorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR



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