Nikon D2Hs vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D2Hs 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.

Nikon D2Hs was introduced in February 2005 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2Hs over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 over Nikon D2Hs.

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.

Screen

Nikon D2Hs has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D2Hs

Nikon D2Hs has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

Nikon D2Hs features a 4.1 megapixel APS-C JFET sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 367.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. 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.

Nikon D2Hs can take pictures up to 2464 x 1632 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1840 x 1224 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.

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

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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

Battery

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

External Storage Slots

Nikon D2Hs has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D2Hs has Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2Hs, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. Nikon D2Hs can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 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. Nikon D2Hs has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D2Hs.

Nikon D2Hs body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 body has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87"). Nikon D2Hs weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz).

Nikon D2Hs

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

158 mm

150 mm

92 mm

52 mm

150 mm

52 mm