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Sony WX1 vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Released December 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony WX1 vs Sony A99, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WX1 was launched 4 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WX1 grades vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A99

 WX1 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony WX1

 A99 WX1 
ReleasedDecember 2012August 2009More recent by 40 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony A99

 WX1 A99 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony WX1 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

Contrast the Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WX1 vs the A99.

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX1 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX1 and A99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older WX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX1 Street photography advice
Sony A99 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 Sports photography information
Sony A99 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
Sony A99 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
60
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX1
Landscape photography with Sony A99
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 Vlogging information
Sony A99 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Sony WX1 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony SLT-A99
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-08-06 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $149 $1,998