Leica X Vario vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica X Vario and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica X Vario was introduced in June 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica X Vario Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica X Vario
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

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

      PROS

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   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
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Leica X Vario

      Leica X Vario
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica X Vario over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

      Leica X Vario vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 12,500 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3272 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Face Detection vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 461k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Leica X1
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Leica X-U
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon A3000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Olympus TG-4
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony WX5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 over Leica X Vario.

      Leica X Vario vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
      Sensor Type CMOS vs BSI-CMOS
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 70 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 2.5x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Check out other 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

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 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

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica X Vario Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,5003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
      WEAKNESSES Leica X Vario Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica X Vario has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Leica X Vario.

      Sensor

      Leica X Vario features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 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

      Leica X Vario can take pictures up to 4928 x 3272 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica X Vario comes with BP-DC8 battery pack with battery life of 450 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica X Vario has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica X Vario, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. Leica X Vario can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.10 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. Leica X Vario also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica X Vario body has dimensions of 133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 body has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87"). Leica X Vario weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz).

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      133 mm

      73 mm

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      92 mm

      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica X Vario and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      Leica X Vario and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      53
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      77
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica X Vario and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 and give them scores of 58 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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