Sony W220 vs Sony WX300

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony W220 vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W220 was announced 5 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W220 grades versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony W220 has 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) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the W220 versus the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W220 and WX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.