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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1100 IS versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 4 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony WX80

 A1100 IS WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WX80 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX80

 A1100 IS WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS and the WX80.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and WX80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX80 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-08
Body design 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery format - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $276