Sony HX7V vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony HX7V vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was manufactured 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX7V matches up against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX7V comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX7V vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX7V compared to the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and W220.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX7V should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.