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Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • Renewed by Nikon D2Xs
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D2X versus Sony WX220, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D2X was revealed 9 years before the WX220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D2X matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Sony WX220

 D2X WX220 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon D2X

 WX220 D2X 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2005Newer by 105 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kClearer screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Sony WX220

 D2X WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D2X has got physical measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D2X against the WX220.

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and WX220 is 51 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D2X and WX220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D2X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX220 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D2X will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
37
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
43
environment proofing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon D2X vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Sony WX220
 Nikon D2XSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D2X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2005-06-01 2014-02-12
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $5,000 $198