Sony W220 vs Sony A57

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony W220 versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the W220 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The W220 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A57 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the W220 matches up vs the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W220 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony W220 versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the W220 and the A57.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and A57.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The W220 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A57 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged W220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.