Sony W220 vs Sony WX50

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony W220 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W220 was announced 4 years prior to the WX50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W220 grades against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W220 comes with 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony W220 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the W220 compared to the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W220 and WX50.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older W220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.