Sony A9 vs Sony W800

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A9 vs Sony W800, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A9 (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 was launched 3 years later than the W800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A9 matches up against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 has got outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A9 compared to the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and W800 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and W800.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A9 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.