Sony A500 vs Sony WX220

In this article, we are looking at the Sony A500 vs Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A500 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A500 matches up vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A500 provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A500 vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A500 compared to the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A500 and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A500 and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.