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Sony HX80 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony HX80 and Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was released 7 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX80 grades vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W220

 HX80 W220 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2009More recent by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony HX80

 W220 HX80 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W220

 HX80 W220 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX80 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX80 vs the W220.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and W220.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX80 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger HX80 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX80
Portrait photography with Sony W220
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-03-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 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 390 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $368 $160