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Sony A99 II vs Sony W800

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony W800

 A99 II W800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2014Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
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 W800 over the Sony A99 II

 W800 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony W800

 A99 II W800 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony W800
86
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography advice
Sony W800 Street photography advice
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (490 shots)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
Landscape photography with Sony W800
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (490 per charge)
41
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 399 -
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVI MPEG4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849g (1.87 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 photos -
Battery type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $3,198 $90