Sony WX70 vs Sony A55

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony WX70 vs Sony A55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively similar but the WX70 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WX70 was launched 18 months later than the A55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WX70 matches up vs the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are available at Sony WX70 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX70 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WX70 versus the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX70 and A55 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX70 and A55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The WX70 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The younger WX70 provides an advantage in sensor tech.