Sony a1 vs Sony WX300

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony a1 and Sony WX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The a1 was unveiled 8 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the a1 scores against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony a1 provides outside measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony a1 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the a1 and the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and WX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The a1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony a1 will provide more detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher a1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.