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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220

Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A6100 and Sony WX220, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6100 was launched 5 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6100 matches up vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony WX220

 A6100 WX220 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2014More recent by 68 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A6100

 WX220 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony WX220

 A6100 WX220 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 has external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A6100 and the WX220.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and WX220 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and WX220.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A6100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6100
Street photography with Sony WX220
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
74
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6100
Travel photography with Sony WX220
86
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
69
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Sony A6100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-08-28 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $748 $198