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Sony HX350 vs Sony W220

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX350 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was released 8 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX350 matches up against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W220

 HX350 W220 
ReleasedDecember 2016January 2009Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony HX350

 W220 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W220

 HX350 W220 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 compared to the W220.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and W220 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and W220.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger HX350 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX350
Street photography with Sony W220
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-12-20 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652g (1.44 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $160