Sony WX300 vs Sony A55

Below, we are analyzing the Sony WX300 versus Sony A55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very comparable but the WX300 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX300 was released 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WX300 grades against the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX300 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony WX300 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WX300 vs the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX300 and A55 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX300 and A55.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony WX300 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.