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Sony WX80 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sony WX80 versus Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WX80 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WX80 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WX80 was brought out 14 months after the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WX80 grades versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A65

 WX80 A65 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony WX80

 A65 WX80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX80 and Sony A65

 WX80 A65 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX80 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WX80 and the A65.

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WX80 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX80 and A65.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WX80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A65 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer WX80 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX80 Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
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Sony WX80 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX80 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-08 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-8.0 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (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 jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 560 photographs
Battery form 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 recording
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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $276 $700