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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 2 months later than the W220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony W220

 SD960 IS W220 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SD960 IS

 W220 SD960 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W220

 SD960 IS W220 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS vs the W220.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and W220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $160