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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 10 months earlier than the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1100 IS grades vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony W370

 A1100 IS W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A1100 IS

 W370 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony W370

 A1100 IS W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS against the W370.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and W370.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $230