Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
(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
- Released February 2014
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony WX220
RX10 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 460k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony RX10
WX220 | RX10 |
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Common features in the Sony RX10 and Sony WX220
RX10 | WX220 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | February 2014 | Similar generation | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-03-20 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,290 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | WhiteMagic | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 813g (1.79 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 474 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 210 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $698 | $198 |