Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W200
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W20028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W220- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-W200MetricCyber-shot DSC-W220
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
142 gWeight147 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W200 and Cyber-shot DSC-W220 have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-W220 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.