Sony Cybershot DSC WX 220 full review and specifications

The Sony Cyber-shot WX220 updates the WX200, with built-in NFC.The Sony Cyber-shot WX220 is an ultra compact digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens, an 18.2 megapixel sensor, high speed shooting and built in Wi-Fi. It is available in black, pink or gold.


Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Features

The Sony Cyber-shot WX220 offers an 18.2 megapixel Exmor R (Backlit) CMOS sensor for high speed shooting as well as improved low light performance. A number of intelligent auto modes are built in to help achieve the best shots regardless of your camera experience, and there are a wealth of scene modes and creative options including backlighting / HDR modes, handheld night scenes, and multiple artistic creative shooting modes.

The 10x optical zoom lens features optical image stabilisation, and is the equivalent of 25 - 250mm in 35mm terms. Despite the large amount of optical zoom, the camera is extremely compact thanks in part to the relatively small 2.7inch screen on the back. This is all put into a stylish metal body that is available in black, gold or pink. Full HD video is recorded with stereo sound and optical zoom is available while recording - you can also take photos while recording.

Built in Wi-Fi lets you control the camera with a smartphone or tablet using the Sony Playmemories app, and you can share or upload images straight to social media websites like Facebook and YouTube. NFC lets you touch the camera to a compatible smartphone or tablet creating the connection much more quickly than manually setting it up.

Key Features
• 18.2 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor
• 10x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25-250mm in 35mm terms
• Optical Steadyshot image stabilisation
• 2.7inch screen, 460k dots
• Wi-Fi / NFC built in
• Full HD video with stereo sound
• ISO100 to 12800
• 5cm macro focus
• HDR / i-Sweep panoramic
• 10fps continuous shooting
• Available in black, gold and pink

Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Handling

The camera features a well built metal body that is surprisingly compact given the 10x optical zoom lens offered. There is little grip at the front or back but the front is textured, giving some grip, although use of the wrist strap is definitely recommended. Build quality is good with the camera feeling good in the hand, and the ultra compact size means it can easily be slipped into a pocket and forgotten about. There are a good number of buttons and controls on the back and top of the camera despite the small size. Pressing the middle button in the scroll wheel lets you change the shooting mode.


The menu system is easy to navigate, press the menu button the enter the menus and in there you can change the camera settings. The menu options are spread over several screens and there are numerous options and settings available.

To use the Wi-Fi you need to install the free PlayMemories app on your smartphone. Pairing the devices and using the app is easy, letting you setup the connect quickly if your smartphone or tablet supports NFC. You can transfer images and videos, as well as use the app to capture them as well. You can control the zoom and set a self-timer with the app.

Battery life - Battery life is rated at 210 shots according to Sony / CIPA test results, which is average for a compact class of camera - therefore we would recommend a spare battery if you plan on shooting more, and want to use Wi-Fi a lot.