Nikon D800 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D800 vs Sony WX220, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The D800 was released 20 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D800 matches up against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D800 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D800 against the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and WX220 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and WX220.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D800 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D800 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.