Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we are comparing the Sony W220 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the W220 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The W220 was announced 12 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W220 scores vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W220 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Sony W220 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W220 versus the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and ZV-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W220 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older W220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.