Sony A900 vs Sony WX50

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A900 and Sony WX50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was released 4 years earlier than the WX50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A900 matches up against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 enjoys exterior 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A900 and the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WX50 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and WX50.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A900 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A900 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.