Sony a5000 vs Sony WX10

Here, we will be matching up the Sony a5000 vs Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the a5000 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the a5000 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The a5000 was unveiled 3 years after the WX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a5000 scores vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony a5000 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the a5000 and the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5000 and WX10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The a5000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony a5000 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger a5000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.