Sony W220 vs Sony WX80

Here, we are reviewing the Sony W220 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W220 was introduced 5 years before the WX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W220 matches up versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W220 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony W220 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the W220 against the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W220 and WX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged W220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.