Sony WX1 vs Sony A65

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.

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.

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.

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

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.