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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was brought out 4 years before the W710 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1100 IS grades vs the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony W710

 A1100 IS W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A1100 IS

 W710 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony W710

 A1100 IS W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior dimensions 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS vs the W710.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and W710.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W710
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $90