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Sony WX80 vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Later Model is Sony A58
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony WX80 versus Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX80 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WX80 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The WX80 was announced 4 months after the A57 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WX80 matches up versus the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A57

 WX80 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony WX80

 A57 WX80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX80 and Sony A57

 WX80 A57 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar age
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX80 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WX80 and the A57.

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WX80 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX80 and A57.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The WX80 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX80
Street photography with Sony A57
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX80
Travel photography with Sony A57
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
Sony A57 Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
Sony A57 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX80 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 Sony SLT-A57
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-8.0 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD display Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 618 gr (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 240 photos 550 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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 1 1
Launch cost $276 $1,000