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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX220

 HX100V WX220 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony HX100V

 WX220 HX100V 
ReleasedFebruary 2014October 2011Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX220

 HX100V WX220 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX220 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (577g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX100V
Travel photography with Sony WX220
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (577g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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