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Sony W220 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony W220 vs Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W220 was released 12 months prior to the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the W220 matches up against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W350

 W220 W350 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W220

 W350 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W350

 W220 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W220 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony W220 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the W220 vs the W350.

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W350 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older W220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W220
Portrait photography with Sony W350
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W220
Street photography with Sony W350
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Sony W220 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $200