Sony WX220 vs Sony A99
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Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Revealed December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- Refreshed by Sony A99 II
Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony WX220 versus Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WX220 (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WX220 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WX220 was unveiled 15 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WX220 grades against the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony WX220 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A99
WX220 | A99 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | December 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony WX220
A99 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony A99
WX220 | A99 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX220 features exterior measurements 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Sony WX220 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WX220 versus the A99.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX220 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.
Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WX220 and A99.
All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WX220 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WX220 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 812g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 500 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $198 | $1,998 |