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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was announced 4 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W810

 SX210 IS W810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SX210 IS

 W810 SX210 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W810

 SX210 IS W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the W810.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and W810.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $226 $100