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Sony QX30 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony QX30 versus Sony W220, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was revealed 5 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the QX30 scores vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony W220

 QX30 W220 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony QX30

 W220 QX30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony W220

 QX30 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 features exterior measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX30 against the W220.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and W220.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent QX30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
65
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX30
Landscape photography with Sony W220
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony QX30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings None Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $348 $160