Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A99 II was brought out 2 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A99 II scores versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A99 II has outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II versus the WX220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and WX220 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and WX220.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A99 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A99 II will resolve greater detail having its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A99 II provides an edge in sensor tech.