Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony W370
A1100 IS | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A1100 IS
W370 | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony W370
A1100 IS | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |