Sony W220 vs Sony W560

Its time to look much closer at the Sony W220 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W220 was revealed 24 months prior to the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W220 scores against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W220 has got outside 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) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W220 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the W220 compared to the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W220 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W220 and W560.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W560 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older W220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.