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Sony W220 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony W220 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W220 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX150 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W220 grades versus the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX150

 W220 WX150 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W220

 WX150 W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX150

 W220 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W220 provides external 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the W220 against the WX150.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W220 and WX150.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older W220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W220
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $300