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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was manufactured 5 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A99 II matches up against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony WX10

 A99 II WX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A99 II

 WX10 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony WX10

 A99 II WX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II offers outside 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A99 II and the WX10.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and WX10 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and WX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A99 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A99 II will provide you with more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A99 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
86
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (490 per charge)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
excellent megapixels (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (490 shots)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (490 per charge)
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 399 9
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 849g (1.87 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 Two Single
Launch price $3,198 $200