Sony HX100V vs Sony WX220

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.

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.

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.

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.