Canon S110 vs Sony W220

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon S110 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was revealed 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S110 scores against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements 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 change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S110 versus the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and W220.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S110 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger S110 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.