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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was released 6 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD960 IS grades vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony WX220

 SD960 IS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WX220 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX220

 SD960 IS WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS against the WX220.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $198