Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Announced September 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Sony A99 II and Sony WX150, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A99 II was brought out 4 years after the WX150 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A99 II matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony WX150
A99 II | WX150 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2012 | Newer by 56 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Clearer display (+768k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A99 II
WX150 | A99 II |
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Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony WX150
A99 II | WX150 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A99 II features physical measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A99 II and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A99 II compared to the WX150.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and WX150 is 57 and 95 respectively.
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and WX150.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A99 II will give you extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A99 II will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 399 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 79 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
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 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at release | $3,198 | $300 |