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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX160 IS grades against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W220

 SX160 IS W220 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX160 IS

 W220 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W220

 SX160 IS W220 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS versus the W220.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Sony W220
69
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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