Sony A7S II vs Sony W220

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A7S II and Sony W220, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar but the A7S II (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S II was unveiled 6 years after the W220 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7S II matches up vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S II offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A7S II and the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and W220 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and W220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The A7S II offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer A7S II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.