Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610
93 Imaging
34 Features
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97 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the W610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1100 IS scores versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony W610
A1100 IS | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A1100 IS
W610 | A1100 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony W610
A1100 IS | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and W610.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $200 |