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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony W220

 RX100 II W220 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony RX100 II

 W220 RX100 II 

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony W220

 RX100 II W220 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
Travel photography with Sony W220
80
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
37
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-27 2009-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 281 gr (0.62 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $598 $160