Sony WX300 vs Sony A65

Here, we are looking at the Sony WX300 versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WX300 (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX300 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The WX300 was introduced 16 months later than the A65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WX300 matches up versus the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX300 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony WX300 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony WX300 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WX300 vs the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX300 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX300 and A65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX300 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent WX300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.