Sony RX10 III vs Sony WX220

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony RX10 III and Sony WX220, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX10 III (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 III was released 2 years after the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX10 III matches up against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX10 III Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 III has outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 III and the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 III and WX220 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 III and WX220.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern RX10 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.