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Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony W220
(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
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony ZV-1

 W220 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony W220

 ZV-1 W220 
AnnouncedMay 2020January 2009Fresher by 138 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony ZV-1

 W220 ZV-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competition (294 grams)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
86
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sony W220 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony ZV-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $750