Sony WX220 vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony WX220 versus Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX220 was released 14 months earlier than the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WX220 scores against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sony WX220 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX220 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sony WX220 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WX220 versus the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX220 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WX220 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged WX220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.