Sony A7 II vs Sony WX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.