Sony QX30 vs Sony WX220

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony QX30 and Sony WX220, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was revealed 7 months after the WX220 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the QX30 scores vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 has got external dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX30 vs the WX220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and WX220.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony QX30 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer QX30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.