Sony W380 vs Sony A99

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony W380 versus Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the W380 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The W380 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W380 grades against the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony W380 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W380 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W380 vs the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W380 and A99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W380 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged W380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.