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Sony A7c vs Sony W220

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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
  • Released January 2009
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Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A7c vs Sony W220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A7c was unveiled 11 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7c grades vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony W220

 A7c W220 
ReleasedSeptember 2020January 2009More recent by 143 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony A7c

 W220 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony W220

 A7c W220 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c provides external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7c vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7c and the W220.

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and W220 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and W220.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7c using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7c will render more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7c will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
78
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
86
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7c
Landscape photography with Sony W220
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Sony A7c vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-09-14 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 grams (1.12 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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
Battery life 740 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,800 $160