Sony W220 vs Sony W320

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony W220 vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W220 was revealed 12 months before the W320 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W220 scores versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W220 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W220 and the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W220 and W320.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W320 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.