Sony W810 vs Sony A65

Here, we are evaluating the Sony W810 versus Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very comparable but the W810 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The W810 was introduced 2 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W810 scores versus the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Sony W810 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W810 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony W810 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W810 compared to the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W810 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W810 and A65.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W810 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern W810 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.