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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 3 years before the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS matches up against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony WX70

 A1100 IS WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WX70 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX70

 A1100 IS WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS against the WX70.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WX70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 - 240 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 shooting
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 1 1
Price at release $160 $242