Sony WX350 vs Sony A99

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX350 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

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.

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

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.