Sony A99 II vs Sony W800

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony A99 II vs Sony W800, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and W800 (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was introduced 2 years later than the W800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A99 II matches up versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A99 II comes with exterior measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A99 II and the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and W800 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and W800.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A99 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A99 II will offer extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer A99 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.