Sony WX220 vs Sony A57

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony WX220 versus Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty close but the WX220 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WX220 was unveiled 18 months later than the A57 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WX220 scores versus the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are available at Sony WX220 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX220 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX220 versus Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WX220 vs the A57.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX220 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX220 and A57.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX220 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony WX220 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WX220 provides an advantage in sensor tech.