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Sony WX70 vs Sony A65

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony WX70 and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WX70 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX70 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WX70 was announced 3 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WX70 scores against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A65

 WX70 A65 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX70

 A65 WX70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX70 and Sony A65

 WX70 A65 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2011Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX70 and A65.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WX70 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX70 Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX70 Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX70
Travel photography with Sony A65
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
Sony A65 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX70 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-30 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) -
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 240 shots 560 shots
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $242 $700