Canon N100 vs Sony W220

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon N100 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The N100 was unveiled 5 years after the W220 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N100 grades vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N100 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

Check the Canon N100 vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 versus the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and W220.

To sum up, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The N100 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern N100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.