Sony A7S vs Sony WX5

Let's look much closer at the Sony A7S versus Sony WX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close but the A7S (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was launched 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7S matches up against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S has got outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7S against the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S and WX5 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and WX5.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The A7S provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The younger A7S provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.