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Canon N vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon N vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 N vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon N and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was released 4 years after the W220 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the N grades vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony W220

 N W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon N

 W220 N 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon N and Sony W220

 N W220 

Canon N vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N comes with outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the N compared to the W220.

Canon N vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and W220.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher N provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon N vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format 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 195g (0.43 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $160