Sony HX300 vs Sony WX220

Let's look closer at the Sony HX300 versus Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was released 11 months before the WX220 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX300 grades versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX300 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 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 HX300 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX300 against the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and WX220.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HX300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.