Sony QX30 vs Sony W220

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.