Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W220

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 13 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3100 IS grades against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and W220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A3100 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.