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Sony W220 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony W220 versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W220 was launched 24 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W220 matches up against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony WX9

 W220 WX9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W220

 WX9 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony WX9

 W220 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony W220 comes with external measurements 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W220 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the W220 vs the WX9.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W220 and WX9.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX9 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older W220 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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 WX9
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Sony W220 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $188