Sony A900 vs Sony WX220

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A900 vs Sony WX220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A900 was introduced 6 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 matches up against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A900 vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 and the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WX220 is 54 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and WX220.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A900 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A900 will give greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.