Sony W220 vs Sony W380

On this page, we are looking at the Sony W220 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W220 was launched 12 months prior to the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the W220 scores against the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W220 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W220 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W220 compared to the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and W380.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.