Sony HX90V vs Sony W220

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX90V and Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W220 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was launched 6 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX90V scores against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX90V has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V and Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX90V and the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and W220.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger HX90V provides a benefit in sensor tech.