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Sony WX350 vs Sony A99

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched December 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony WX350 vs Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WX350 (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WX350 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WX350 was brought out 15 months later than the A99 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WX350 matches up vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A99

 WX350 A99 
LaunchedFebruary 2014December 2012More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony WX350

 A99 WX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony A99

 WX350 A99 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony WX350 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WX350 vs the A99.

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX350 and A99.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WX350 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WX350 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX350 Street photography features
Sony A99 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX350
Sports photography with Sony A99
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
Sony A99 Travel photography advice
72
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX350 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
76
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Sony WX350 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-13 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 470 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $270 $1,998