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Sony W810 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony W810 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W810 was manufactured around the same time to the WX220 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W810 grades against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony WX220

 W810 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W810

 WX220 W810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony WX220

 W810 WX220 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W810 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony W810 versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the W810 and the WX220.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W810 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W810 and WX220.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
38
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W810 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W810
Sports photography with Sony WX220
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-162mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life 200 photos 210 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $198