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Sony RX1 vs Sony W220

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Sony RX1 versus Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was brought out 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX1 matches up versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W220

 RX1 W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 51 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony RX1

 W220 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W220

 RX1 W220 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX1 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX1 vs the W220.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W220 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and W220.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer RX1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than others (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1
Landscape photography with Sony W220
65
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (482 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 482g (1.06 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $2,798 $160