Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220
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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was unveiled 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Sony W220
SX240 HS | W220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX240 HS
W220 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Sony W220
SX240 HS | W220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and W220.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX240 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $160 |