Canon G5 X MII vs Sony W220

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon G5 X MII vs Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was announced 10 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X MII grades vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 X MII against the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and W220.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G5 X MII will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent G5 X MII should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.