Sony WX5 vs Sony A65

Following is a extensive overview of the Sony WX5 versus Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WX5 was launched 16 months earlier than the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WX5 grades versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX5 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX5 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony WX5 versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WX5 compared to the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WX5 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX5 and A65.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WX5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WX5 will be behind in sensor tech.