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Sony WX1 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Sony WX1 versus Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and A65 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WX1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WX1 scores versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A65

 WX1 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX1

 A65 WX1 
IntroducedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony A65

 WX1 A65 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony WX1 enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WX1 versus the A65.

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX1 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX1 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WX1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer you extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
Sony A65 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX1 Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX1
Sports photography with Sony A65
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony SLT-A65
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-08-06 2011-11-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 622 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $700