Question: is drizzling more than sprinkling?
Answer: If you can see drops on the ground–as in the third picture above–then it's a “sprinkle,” but not yet a full-on rain, and it may pass by quickly. G. thought (and still does) that “drizzle” refers to a greater amount of rain over a longer period of time. ... A drizzle is a light rain that lasts for hours.