Sony A500 vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A500 vs Sony WX70, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A500 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A500 matches up against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A500 comes with exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony A500 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A500 vs the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A500 and WX70 is 63 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A500 and WX70.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX70 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.