Sony WX350 vs Sony A65

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony WX350 versus Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WX350 (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX350 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The WX350 was announced 2 years after the A65 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WX350 matches up against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony WX350 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony WX350 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Sony WX350 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WX350 and the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX350 and A65.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WX350 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern WX350 should have a benefit in sensor tech.