Sony WX70 vs Sony A65
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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85 Overall
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX70 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A65
WX70 | A65 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX70
A65 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX70 and Sony A65
WX70 | A65 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | November 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Sony WX70 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WX70 versus the A65.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX70 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX70 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |