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Canon A810 vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A810 versus Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 24 months earlier than the WX220 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon A810 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A810 grades vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony WX220

 A810 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon A810

 WX220 A810 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony WX220

 A810 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 versus the WX220.

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and WX220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX220 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Sony WX220
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot A810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.38 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 210 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $198