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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony W320

 SX20 IS W320 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX20 IS

 W320 SX20 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony W320

 SX20 IS W320 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
37
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography factors
Sony W320 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (600g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Sony W320
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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