Sony A7 vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A7 versus Sony WX80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A7 was manufactured 13 months after the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A7 matches up vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7 versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A7 against the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and WX80.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.