Sony WX1 vs Sony A99

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony WX1 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.