Sony A7S vs Sony WX1

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony A7S versus Sony WX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the A7S (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was released 4 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A7S grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7S offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A7S and the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and WX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and WX1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7S will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7S should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.