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Sony A9 II vs Sony W220

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A9 II vs Sony W220, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A9 II was introduced 10 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A9 II matches up against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony W220

 A9 II W220 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2009More recent by 131 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony A9 II

 W220 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony W220

 A9 II W220 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A9 II against the W220.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 II and W220 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 II and W220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A9 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 II will provide more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A9 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
Portrait photography with Sony W220
85
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (690 shots)
2 card slots
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sony A9 II vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-10-03 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678g (1.49 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 690 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $4,498 $160