Sony HX50V vs Sony W220

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony HX50V versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was announced 4 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX50V scores against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers outside measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V and the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and W220.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer HX50V provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.