Sony RX100 III vs Sony W220

The following is a extensive review of the Sony RX100 III and Sony W220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX100 III (1") and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 III was brought out 5 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 III grades against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 III and Sony W220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 III versus the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 III and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and W220.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.