Sony A7S vs Sony WX80

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A7S vs Sony WX80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The A7S was introduced 16 months after the WX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7S matches up vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7S offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A7S against the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and WX80 is 77 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and WX80.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7S using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A7S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.