Sony RX100 vs Sony WX220

Let's look much closer at the Sony RX100 vs Sony WX220, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 (1") and WX220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX100 grades against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX100 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 versus the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 and WX220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older RX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.