Sony A7 II vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A7 II vs Sony WX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A7 II was brought out 5 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A7 II matches up versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7 II provides outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7 II vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A7 II versus the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and WX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 II will resolve greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer A7 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.