Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W220

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5 was manufactured 18 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5 scores against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 and the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and W220.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.