Sony A99 II vs Sony W810

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony A99 II vs Sony W810, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and W810 (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was revealed 2 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A99 II scores versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A99 II enjoys outside dimensions 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A99 II vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II vs the W810.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and W810 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and W810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A99 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A99 II will provide more detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent A99 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.