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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX220 was unveiled 14 months after the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the WX220 grades against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony WX80

 WX220 WX80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony WX220

 WX80 WX220 

Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony WX80

 WX220 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony WX220 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WX220 and the WX80.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX220 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX220 and WX80.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WX220 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX220 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX220
Sports photography with Sony WX80
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX220
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX220
Vlogging with Sony WX80
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX220 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $198 $276