Canon A810 vs Sony W220
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Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony W220
A810 | W220 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A810
W220 | A810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony W220
A810 | W220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon A810 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A810 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |