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Canon S200 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S200 was announced 5 years after the W220 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S200 scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony W220

 S200 W220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon S200

 W220 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony W220

 S200 W220 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S200 against the W220.

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W220 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Sony W220
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Sony W220
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $293 $160