Canon A810 vs Sony WX220
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 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
- Introduced February 2012
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony WX220
A810 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon A810
WX220 | A810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony WX220
A810 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon A810 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |