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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX220, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The RX10 IV was launched 3 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the RX10 IV grades vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony WX220

 RX10 IV WX220 
IntroducedSeptember 2017February 2014More recent by 44 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony RX10 IV

 WX220 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX220

 RX10 IV WX220 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV features external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX10 IV versus the WX220.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and WX220 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer RX10 IV will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
69
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,095g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-09-12 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 315 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,440k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 24.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1095 gr (2.41 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,698 $198