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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony W220

 XZ-10 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus XZ-10

 W220 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W220

 XZ-10 W220 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the W220.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and W220.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher XZ-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (221g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W220
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $160