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Sony A7R vs Sony WX220

Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7R II
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A7R and Sony WX220, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R was released around the same time to the WX220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A7R matches up vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony WX220

 A7R WX220 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A7R

 WX220 A7R 

Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony WX220

 A7R WX220 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7R has got external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R compared to the WX220.

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and WX220 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and WX220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
84
manual focus
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R
Street photography with Sony WX220
80
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
environment sealing
great sensor resolution (36MP)
not so great battery (340 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
44
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
36
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Sony A7R vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha A7RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2746 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,898 $198