Sony A9 II vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A9 II and Sony W800, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A9 II (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 II was revealed 5 years after the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A9 II matches up vs the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II has outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony A9 II and Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A9 II compared to the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and W800 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A9 II will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent A9 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.