Sony WX220 vs Sony A37

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony WX220 and Sony A37, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WX220 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WX220 was brought out 22 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WX220 grades versus the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX220 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony WX220 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX220 and Sony A37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WX220 against the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX220 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX220 and A37.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX220 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony WX220 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WX220 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.