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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
65
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 6 months after the W350 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS scores versus the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony W350

 SX20 IS W350 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX20 IS

 W350 SX20 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony W350

 SX20 IS W350 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010Same age
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS and the W350.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and W350 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and W350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
36
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Sony W350
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
49
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (600g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $200