Sony WX30 vs Sony A55

Lets take a closer look at the Sony WX30 vs Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very comparable but the WX30 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX30 was launched 12 months after the A55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WX30 grades against the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX30 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony WX30 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WX30 and the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WX30 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WX30 and A55.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The WX30 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern WX30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.