Sony A7R vs Sony W220

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony A7R and Sony W220, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and W220 (12MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R was introduced 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A7R matches up against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R has outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R against the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and W220 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R and W220.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R will give greater detail using its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A7R is going to have an edge in sensor tech.