Sony WX70 vs Sony A57

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony WX70 vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the WX70 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX70 was brought out 7 months before the A57 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WX70 matches up against the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 and Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX70 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony WX70 has physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WX70 against the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and A57 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WX70 and A57.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WX70 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older WX70 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.