Sony A550 vs Sony W320
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Sony A550 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced December 2009
- Replaced the Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below is a complete analysis of the Sony A550 and Sony W320, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar but the A550 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A550 was released within a month of the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A550 matches up against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony W320
| A550 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A550
| W320 | A550 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony A550 and Sony W320
| A550 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A550 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 has physical dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A550 compared to the W320.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A550 and W320 is 63 and 97 respectively.
Sony A550 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and W320.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The A550 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult.
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Sony A550 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-12-09 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
| Total lenses | 143 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 632 gr (1.39 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 807 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 480 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $749 | $269 |
