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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W220, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was launched 9 years after the W220 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX100 VI matches up vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony W220

 RX100 VI W220 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2009Newer by 115 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony RX100 VI

 W220 RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W220

 RX100 VI W220 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VI and the W220.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and W220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and W220.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
Street photography with Sony W220
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
Sports photography with Sony W220
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (240 per charge)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
Travel photography with Sony W220
77
lighter than competitors (301g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery power (240 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (240 per charge)
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (301g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-06-05 2009-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 24.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 grams (0.66 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,198 $160