Sony HX99 vs Sony W220

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX99 vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HX99 (18MP) and W220 (12MP) and the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and W220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The HX99 was launched 9 years after the W220 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX99 grades vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX99 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX99 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX99 vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HX99 compared to the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX99 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX99 and W220.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX99 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern HX99 should have an edge in sensor innovation.