Sony WX1 vs Sony A65
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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63 Features
85 Overall
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony WX1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A65
WX1 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX1
A65 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 27 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony A65
WX1 | A65 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Sony WX1 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX1 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
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 |