Sony HX10V vs Sony W220

Below, we are contrasting the Sony HX10V and Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W220 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was brought out 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX10V grades against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX10V provides external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX10V and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX10V versus the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and W220.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent HX10V will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.