Sony A99 II vs Sony WX300

Here, we are comparing the Sony A99 II versus Sony WX300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was released 3 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A99 II grades vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony A99 II provides exterior dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II compared to the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and WX300 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and WX300.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A99 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A99 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A99 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.