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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony WX220

 A99 II WX220 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2014More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A99 II

 WX220 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony WX220

 A99 II WX220 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
86
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
69
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (490 CIPA)
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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