Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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    Highlights

    • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.80" 461k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony WX9
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony WX5 July
    2010    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 2.80"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony WX1
    Compare
    		August
    2009    		 10.2 MP
    1/2.4-inch    		 160 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a 2.80" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2248, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

    Sony WX9
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX1
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    1/2.4-inch

    10.2 MP

    Olympus TG-6
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Sony W330
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Leica X Vario
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    APS-C

    16.1 MP

    Nikon D2Hs
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    APS-C

    4.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon SX410 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    20 MP

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 32 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.10 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87"). It weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    92 mm (3.62")

    52 mm (2.05")

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    52 mm (2.05")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    47

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    59

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 64 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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