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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX270 HS
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX280 HS grades vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony W220

 SX280 HS W220 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX280 HS

 W220 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W220

 SX280 HS W220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the W220.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and W220.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX280 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
34
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Sony W220
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Sony W220
61
lighter than average (233g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Sony W220
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $325 $160