Sony W220 vs Sony WX5
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary Sony W220 vs Sony WX5 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony W220 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W220 was released 18 months before the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W220 matches up vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX5
| W220 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W220
| WX5 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX5
| W220 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Sony W220 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W220 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Sony W220 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W220 against the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Sony W220 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W220 and WX5.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older W220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.1 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 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 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $160 | $250 |