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Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony WX220 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WX220 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WX220 was released 7 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WX220 matches up vs the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony ZV-1

 WX220 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony WX220

 ZV-1 WX220 
RevealedMay 2020February 2014More modern by 76 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony ZV-1

 WX220 ZV-1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX220 offers external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WX220 versus the ZV-1.

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX220 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX220 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WX220 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WX220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX220
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX220 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX220
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
69
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than competition (294 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
86
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sony WX220 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX220 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $198 $750