Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 II was launched 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the RX100 II matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 II compared to the W220.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and W220.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger RX100 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.