Sony A7 vs Sony WX220

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A7 and Sony WX220, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 was introduced very close to the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7 grades vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 has got outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A7 and the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7 and WX220 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and WX220.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7 will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.