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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W220

 7000 W220 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus 7000

 W220 7000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W220

 7000 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
32
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony W220
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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