Nikon D7000 vs Sony WX220

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon D7000 vs Sony WX220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the D7000 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D7000 was brought out 4 years before the WX220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D7000 scores vs the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 offers outer measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D7000 vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D7000 and the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and WX220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D7000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged D7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.