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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W320

 SX210 IS W320 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX210 IS

 W320 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W320

 SX210 IS W320 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Sony W320
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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