Sony a1 vs Sony WX350

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony a1 and Sony WX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The a1 was unveiled 7 years after the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the a1 scores against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a1 comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony a1 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the a1 versus the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and WX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher a1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.