Sony W800 vs Sony WX220

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony W800 versus Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W800 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W800 was revealed very close to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W800 matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W800 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W800 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

Look at the Sony W800 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W800 versus the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W800 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W800 and WX220.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.