Sony a1 vs Sony WX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony a1 versus Sony WX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was revealed 10 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the a1 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a1 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Sony a1 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the a1 compared to the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and WX5 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and WX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The a1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony a1 will produce extra detail because of its extra 38MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern a1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.