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Sony WX220 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A65

 WX220 A65 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2011Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX220

 A65 WX220 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony A65

 WX220 A65 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX220 Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX220 Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX220
Vlogging with Sony A65
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Sony WX220 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX220 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony SLT-A65
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-11-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 622g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 210 shots 560 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $198 $700