Sony TX200V vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony TX200V and Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was unveiled 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TX200V matches up versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V provides outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TX200V and the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and W220.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX200V to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX200V will have an advantage in sensor tech.