Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220/Sony-WX220-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX30/Sony-WX30-front.jpg)
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony WX220 versus Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The WX220 was manufactured 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WX220 scores vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony WX220 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony WX30
WX220 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony WX220
WX30 | WX220 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony WX30
WX220 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony WX220 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony WX220 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WX220 versus the WX30.
![Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 size comparison Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WX220 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX220 and WX30.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX220 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher WX220 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 210 photographs | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $198 | $259 |