Sony HX200V vs Sony WX220

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was brought out 21 months earlier than the WX220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX200V matches up versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX200V offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX200V against the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX220 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and WX220.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX200V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.