Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W220

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and W220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was announced 9 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX100 VA matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications 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 VA and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VA vs the W220.

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

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VA and W220.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 VA will have a benefit in sensor technology.