Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30
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Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched November 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A7
- New Model is Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A7 II was launched 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A7 II grades versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony WX30
A7 II | WX30 | |||
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Released | November 2014 | July 2011 | More recent by 41 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A7 II
WX30 | A7 II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony WX30
A7 II | WX30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A7 II compared to the WX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and WX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and WX30.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-11-20 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 90 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2449 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,456 | $259 |