Sony A550 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A550 versus Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close but the A550 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A550 was introduced 7 months before the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A550 scores against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A550 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony A550 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A550 versus the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and WX5 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and WX5.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A550 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A550 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.