Sony QX1 vs Sony W220

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.