Sony A900 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A900 versus Sony WX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A900 matches up against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A900 offers outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony A900 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A900 compared to the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and WX300 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and WX300.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A900 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A900 will give more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.