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Canon G16 vs Sony W220

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon G16 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G16 grades against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony W220

 G16 W220 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon G16

 W220 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony W220

 G16 W220 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the W220.

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and W220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and W220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G16 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent G16 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (356g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
64
great battery power (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average in class (356 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (356g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon G16 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $160