Sony WX30 vs Sony A99

Here, we are reviewing the Sony WX30 and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WX30 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WX30 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WX30 was brought out 16 months before the A99 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WX30 scores against the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony WX30 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX30 features physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony WX30 and Sony A99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WX30 and the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WX30 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WX30 and A99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WX30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older WX30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.