Sony WX220 vs Sony A65

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony WX220 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WX220 (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX220 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The WX220 was launched 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WX220 matches up vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Sony WX220 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony WX220 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WX220 and the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX220 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX220 and A65.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WX220 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WX220 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.