Sony HX90V vs Sony WX220

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX90V and Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was revealed 15 months after the WX220 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX90V scores versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HX90V vs the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and WX220.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern HX90V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.