Sony WX300 vs Sony A65
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- Renewed by Sony A68
Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A65
WX300 | A65 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX300
A65 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony A65
WX300 | A65 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-02-20 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 166g (0.37 lbs) | 622g (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $330 | $700 |