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Sony WX70 vs Sony A57

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A57

 WX70 A57 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony WX70

 A57 WX70 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX70 and Sony A57

 WX70 A57 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 size comparison

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

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
Sony A57 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX70 Street photography features
Sony A57 Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX70 Sports photography features
Sony A57 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
Sony A57 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX70
Vlogging with Sony A57
36
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX70 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Sony SLT-A57
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-30 2012-09-13
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 618 grams (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 550 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $242 $1,000