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Sony W220 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX50

 W220 WX50 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W220

 WX50 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX50

 W220 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W220
Travel photography with Sony WX50
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W220
Vlogging with Sony WX50
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 147g (0.32 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $250