Sony A9 vs Sony WX220
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Later Model is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched February 2014
Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony A9 versus Sony WX220, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A9 was announced 3 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A9 grades vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony WX220
A9 | WX220 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | February 2014 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 460k | Sharper screen (+980k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A9
WX220 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony WX220
A9 | WX220 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A9 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A9 and the WX220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and WX220 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and WX220.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer A9 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2017-04-19 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 210 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at release | $4,498 | $198 |