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Sony W220 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony W220 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W220 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W220 grades against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX70

 W220 WX70 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W220

 WX70 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX70

 W220 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W220 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony W220 and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W220 versus the WX70.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W220 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older W220 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W220
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W220
Street photography with Sony WX70
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W220
Sports photography with Sony WX70
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W220
Travel photography with Sony WX70
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (114g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W220
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, 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
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $242