Sony a5000 vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony a5000 versus Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the a5000 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The a5000 was released 23 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the a5000 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a5000 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the a5000 and the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the a5000 and WX150.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The a5000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony a5000 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer a5000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.