Sony W220 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Sony W220 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony W220 vs Sony W610 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony W220 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe W220 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W220 matches up versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W220 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are provided at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W610
W220 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W220
W610 | W220 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W610
W220 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony W220 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W220 comes with physical dimensions 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Sony W220 versus Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the W220 against the W610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Sony W220 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W220 and W610.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W610 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged W220 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony W220 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $160 | $200 |