Sony W220 vs Sony W530

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony W220 versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W220 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W220 grades against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony W220 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W220 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W220 compared to the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W530 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.