Sony A9 vs Sony W320

Following is a detailed review of the Sony A9 vs Sony W320, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W320 (14MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was revealed 7 years after the W320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A9 grades against the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A9 against the W320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and W320 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and W320.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A9 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A9 will render extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.