Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX220

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony WX220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX100 VII (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was unveiled 5 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX100 VII scores vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the WX220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and WX220 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and WX220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.