Sony A7R vs Sony WX220

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sony A7R and Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.