Sony A6000 vs Sony WX220

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A6000 vs Sony WX220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6000 was launched 3 months after the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A6000 scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6000 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6000 vs Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A6000 against the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and WX220 is 85 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6000 and WX220.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6000 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.