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Sony W320 vs Sony A99

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony W320 versus Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the W320 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the W320 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The W320 was launched 3 years before the A99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W320 grades against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A99

 W320 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony W320

 A99 W320 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 35 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony A99

 W320 A99 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W320 has got external measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W320 versus the A99.

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W320 and A99 is 97 and 57 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W320 and A99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W320 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 Street photography factors
Sony A99 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
26
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W320
Travel photography with Sony A99
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
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Sony W320 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony SLT-A99
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 812 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $269 $1,998