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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220

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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Sony has played it safe with specs - the screen for instance
  • it s still reasonably quick
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited

Cons

  • its restricted viewing angles and unreliable contrast
  • There s no ability to simply stop panning at will though
  • It s not the widest lens on a compact camera

Key specs

  • Exmor R CMOS
  • 18 Mpx
  • 4896, 3672 px
  • 5.9
  • TTL contrast detection
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220

Pros

  • Sony has played it safe with specs - the screen for instance
  • it s still reasonably quick
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • Autofocus was responsive and the soundtrack was clean and detailed
  • feels pretty sturdy and in practice makes zooming in and out smooth and fluid
  • picture quality and portability
  • Pairing the devices and using the app is easy
  • Build quality is good with the camera feeling good in the hand
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras

Cons

  • its restricted viewing angles and unreliable contrast
  • There s no ability to simply stop panning at will though
  • It s not the widest lens on a compact camera
  • downright cuteness
  • s not a lot to separate the two cameras
  • noise increases again and detail becomes soft
  • of poor photo and movie performance
  • small-sized feature does not compromise its performance
  • overly vibrant and saturated
  • it's not touch sensitive
  • loss of detail and a fair amount of noise

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
18 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4896 x 3672 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeExmor R CMOS
Sensor photo detectors19.0 Mpx
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px
Other resolutions
  • 4896x3264
  • 4896x2752
  • 3664x3664
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 3648x3648
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1728
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom20.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv25 - 250
Focus adjustmentMotorised drive
AutofocusTTL contrast detection
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/1600 sec
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 10
  • 2sec
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.7
Flash modes
  • Fill-in mode
  • Slow synchro
  • Auto mode
  • Flash off
  • Redeye reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight3.7 oz
Width3.63 in
Height2.06 in
Depth0.84 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)210
Battery life (max)1.75 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Incandescent
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Antique
  • Black&White
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Motion JPEG frame rate50.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Pink
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • SD Memory Card
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • SDXC Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.2
Based on 6 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Preview - Steve's Digicams

While debuting two new Cyber-shot cameras and a new action cam, Sony announced the new budget friendly, pocket-sized DSC-WX220. For around $200 (MSRP), Sony delivers an 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor mated to a 10x optical zoom G lens and the very same BIONZ X image processor that's been boosting

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony WX220 Review | Camera Decision
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Sony WX220 is a 18.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 28.05.2014
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is a slim and stylish compact camera with wi-fi and NFC connectivity. The WX220 also features a 10x zoom lens, 18 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting and Full 1080p HD movie recording. Priced at around £179, read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 review to find out if it's worth considering...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 The best Sony WX220 deals in May 2022
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Published: 28.02.2022
The best Sony WX220 deals in May 2022

A 10x optical zoom and back-illuminated sensor give this svelte compact appeal – and here are the best prices on the Sony Cyber-shot WX220

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony Cyber-shot WX220 review
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Published: 16.10.2018
Sony Cyber-shot WX220 review
4.0

A good all-round performer, with 10x optical zoom and Wi-Fi

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony WX220 review
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Published: 25.07.2014
Sony WX220 review
4.0

The Sony WX220 is a tiny point-and-shoot camera with lots of charm