Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Refreshed by Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX100V versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX100V was manufactured 3 years before the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX100V grades vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX220
HX100V | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony HX100V
WX220 | HX100V | |||
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Released | February 2014 | October 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX220
HX100V | WX220 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V provides outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX100V versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX100V compared to the WX220.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX220 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and WX220.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX220 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-10-21 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.70 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 577 grams (1.27 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 210 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $429 | $198 |