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Canon A2500 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2500 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2500 scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony W220

 A2500 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A2500

 W220 A2500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony W220

 A2500 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the W220.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and W220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $160