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Sony WX30 vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A55
  • Successor is Sony A58
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony WX30 versus Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very comparable but the WX30 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WX30 was brought out 13 months earlier than the A57 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WX30 matches up versus the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony A57

 WX30 A57 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony WX30

 A57 WX30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony A57

 WX30 A57 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony WX30 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX30 versus Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WX30 versus the A57.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WX30 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX30 and A57.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The WX30 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged WX30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
Sony A57 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX30 Street photography information
Sony A57 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
Sony A57 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX30 Travel photography information
Sony A57 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX30 Vlogging details
Sony A57 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
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Sony WX30 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony SLT-A57
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-25 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 618 gr (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 250 photos 550 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $259 $1,000