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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was brought out 24 months prior to the WX220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TX200V scores versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX220

 TX200V WX220 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX200V

 WX220 TX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX220

 TX200V WX220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TX200V and the WX220.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and WX220.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older TX200V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX200V
Vlogging with Sony WX220
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-30 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $198