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Sony W220 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony W220 and Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W220 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W220 scores against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX220

 W220 WX220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W220

 WX220 W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX220

 W220 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W220 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the W220 compared to the WX220.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W220 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W220
Travel photography with Sony WX220
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W220
Vlogging with Sony WX220
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.32 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $198