Sony QX100 vs Sony WX220

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony QX100 versus Sony WX220, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the QX100 (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The QX100 was introduced 5 months prior to the WX220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX100 scores versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 has outer measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony QX100 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the QX100 versus the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and WX220.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX100 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.