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Sony W220 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony W220 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony W220 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W220 was launched 6 years before the W800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W220 matches up vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W800

 W220 W800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W220

 W800 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W800

 W220 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W220 comes with physical 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) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W220 compared to the W800.

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older W220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W220
Portrait photography with Sony W800
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W220
Street photography with Sony W800
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony W220 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $90