Sony WX220 vs Sony A99

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.

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.

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.

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.