Sony A99 II vs Sony W370

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A99 II versus Sony W370, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A99 II was brought out 6 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A99 II grades vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II offers exterior dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A99 II vs the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and W370 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and W370.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A99 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A99 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.