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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Sony A99 II versus Sony WX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A99 II was released 2 years after the WX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A99 II grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony WX350

 A99 II WX350 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2014Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A99 II

 WX350 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony WX350

 A99 II WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A99 II comes with outside dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A99 II against the WX350.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and WX350 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A99 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A99 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A99 II
Street photography with Sony WX350
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A99 II
Sports photography with Sony WX350
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (490 shots)
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count high (42MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
72
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony A99 II vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
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 42MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 399 -
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849 grams (1.87 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Battery form NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $3,198 $270