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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 18 months later than the W220 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS scores against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W220

 SX210 IS W220 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX210 IS

 W220 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W220

 SX210 IS W220 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS against the W220.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and W220.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W220
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Sony W220
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Sony W220
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W220
48
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $160