Sony W220 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 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
- Released January 2009
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX50
W220 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W220
WX50 | W220 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX50
W220 | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 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).
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.
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.
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |