Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was released 6 months later than the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS grades against the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W320
SX210 IS | W320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX210 IS
W320 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W320
SX210 IS | W320 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS and the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and W320.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 220g (0.49 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" 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 | NB-5L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $226 | $269 |