Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony WX220
A99 II | WX220 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2014 | More recent by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A99 II
WX220 | A99 II |
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Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony WX220
A99 II | WX220 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 399 | - |
Cross type focus points | 79 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 849g (1.87 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery format | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at launch | $3,198 | $198 |