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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony W610

 A1100 IS W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A1100 IS

 W610 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony W610

 A1100 IS W610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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