Sony a1 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are reviewing the Sony a1 vs Sony WX220, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The a1 was introduced 7 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the a1 matches up vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony a1 provides external measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the a1 and the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the a1 and WX220 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and WX220.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The a1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony a1 will produce more detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent a1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.