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Sony W220 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX30

 W220 WX30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W220

 WX30 W220 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX30

 W220 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W220
Street photography with Sony WX30
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $259