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Canon G12 vs Sony W220

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 G12 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon G12 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was revealed 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G12 grades vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Sony W220

 G12 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon G12

 W220 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Sony W220

 G12 W220 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G12 vs the W220.

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and W220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W220 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G12 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
60
good battery pack (370 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (401g)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
60
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (401 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot G12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $160