Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony WX220
RX10 IV | WX220 | |||
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Introduced | September 2017 | February 2014 | More recent by 44 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Clearer display (+980k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony RX10 IV
WX220 | RX10 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX220
RX10 IV | WX220 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and WX220 is 52 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |