Sony W800 vs Sony A99

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony W800 and Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W800 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the W800 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The W800 was brought out 15 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W800 scores against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W800 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W800 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the W800 against the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W800 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W800 and A99.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A99 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent W800 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.