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Sony QX1 vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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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Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sony QX1 versus Sony W220, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was introduced 5 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the QX1 grades versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony W220

 QX1 W220 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony QX1

 W220 QX1 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony W220

 QX1 W220 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony QX1 versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the QX1 versus the W220.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and W220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX1 will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer QX1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony W220
66
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
56
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX1
Travel photography with Sony W220
71
great battery life (440 CIPA)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2009-01-08
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5456 x 3632 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $160