Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220
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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A4000 IS and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was brought out 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Sony W220
A4000 IS | W220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A4000 IS
W220 | A4000 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Sony W220
A4000 IS | W220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon A4000 IS and Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and W220.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 175 photographs | - |
Battery form | 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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $160 |