Sony W220 vs Sony WX10
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX10 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
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In this article, we will be comparing the Sony W220 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W220 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the W220 scores against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX10
| W220 | WX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W220
| WX10 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX10
| W220 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony W220 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W220 enjoys exterior 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the W220 versus the WX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Sony W220 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W220 and WX10.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX10 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.1 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| 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 release | $160 | $200 |