Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX20 IS was introduced 6 months later than the W320 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony W320
SX20 IS | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX20 IS
W320 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony W320
SX20 IS | W320 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS against the W320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and W320 is 65 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and W320.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $269 |