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Sony W550 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony W550 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the W550 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W550 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W550 grades vs the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony WX220

 W550 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W550

 WX220 W550 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony WX220

 W550 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W550 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W550 versus the WX220.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W550 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W550 and WX220.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged W550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W550
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W550
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W550 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-24 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 1
Launch pricing $119 $198