Sony WX5 vs Sony A77

Below, we will be matching up the Sony WX5 and Sony A77, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WX5 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WX5 was launched 15 months before the A77 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WX5 matches up vs the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX5 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony WX5 features outer measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WX5 compared to the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX5 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WX5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.