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Sony A99 II vs Sony W220

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony A99 II vs Sony W220, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and W220 (12MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A99 II was revealed 7 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A99 II matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony W220

 A99 II W220 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2009More modern by 94 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony A99 II

 W220 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony W220

 A99 II W220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II enjoys external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A99 II compared to the W220.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and W220 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A99 II having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A99 II will render extra detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern A99 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony W220
86
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (490 CIPA)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A99 II
Travel photography with Sony W220
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (490 CIPA)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (490 per charge)
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 399 9
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 shots -
Type of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $3,198 $160