Canon SD970 IS vs Sony W220

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD970 IS versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD970 IS was manufactured 2 months after the W220 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD970 IS scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS versus the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and W220.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.