Canon A490 vs Sony W220

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A490 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 13 months after the W220 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A490 grades vs the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon A490 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A490 compared to the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and W220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W220 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A490 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.