Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX210 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W650
SX210 IS | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX210 IS
W650 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W650
SX210 IS | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS versus the W650.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and W650.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $226 | $140 |