Sony WX80 vs Sony A55

Its time to look more closely at the Sony WX80 and Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the WX80 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WX80 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX80 was unveiled 2 years after the A55 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WX80 grades against the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX80 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony WX80 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX80 and Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WX80 against the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WX80 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WX80 and A55.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WX80 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more modern WX80 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.