Canon S200 vs Sony W220
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35 Features
41 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | 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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon S200 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony 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 |