Sony HX350 vs Sony W220

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.