Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7000 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 7000 was released at a similar time to the W220 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 matches up against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W220
7000 | W220 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus 7000
W220 | 7000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W220
7000 | W220 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 versus the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and W220.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 gr (0.38 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $160 |