Sony W220 vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony W220 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W220 was launched 3 years before the WX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W220 matches up against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony W220 features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W220 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W220 and the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W220 and WX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX30 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.