Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar but the RX10 (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 was introduced 2 months after the WX220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the RX10 grades vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX10 has physical dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the RX10 versus the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 and WX220 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.