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Sony A9 II vs Sony W320

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A9 II versus Sony W320, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and W320 (14MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A9 II was launched 9 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A9 II scores versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony W320

 A9 II W320 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2010More recent by 119 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A9 II

 W320 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony W320

 A9 II W320 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A9 II comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A9 II and the W320.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and W320 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and W320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A9 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A9 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery life (690 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (690 shots)
2 card slots
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony A9 II vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-10-03 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 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
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 678 grams (1.49 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Retail cost $4,498 $269