Sony A700 vs Sony WX1

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A700 and Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the A700 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The A700 was released 19 months prior to the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A700 grades against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A700 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A700 and Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A700 vs the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A700 and WX1 is 58 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A700 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A700 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.