Sony WX350 vs Sony A65
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Newer Model is Sony A68
Sony WX350 vs Sony A65 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony WX350 vs Sony A65 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A65
WX350 | A65 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | November 2011 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX350
A65 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony A65
WX350 | A65 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony WX350 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony WX350 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect 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) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 622g (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 26mm (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 | 470 photos | 560 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $270 | $700 |