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Sony WX220 vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony WX220
(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
Sony A99
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A99

 WX220 A99 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2012Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony WX220

 A99 WX220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony A99

 WX220 A99 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX220 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
Sony A99 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
69
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX220 Vlogging features
Sony A99 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
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Sony WX220 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX220 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220Sony SLT-A99
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