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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3400 IS versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Sony W220

 A3400 IS W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A3400 IS

 W220 A3400 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Sony W220

 A3400 IS W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS versus the W220.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Sony W220
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (126g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $160