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Canon A495 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A495 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 13 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A495 grades against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony W220

 A495 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A495

 W220 A495 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony W220

 A495 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon A495 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A495 vs the W220.

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W220 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A495 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Sony W220
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Sony W220
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot A495Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 37-122mm (3.3x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 175 gr (0.39 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $160