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Sony WX300 vs Sony A65

Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony WX300
(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
Sony A65
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A65

 WX300 A65 
LaunchedFebruary 2013November 2011More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX300

 A65 WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony A65

 WX300 A65 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
36
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX300 Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
Sony A65 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
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Sony WX300 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX300 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300Sony SLT-A65
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