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Canon A810 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced 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
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Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A810 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A810 matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony W220

 A810 W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A810

 W220 A810 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony W220

 A810 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A810 vs the W220.

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and W220.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A810 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot A810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $160