Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220
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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Sony W220
SX280 HS | W220 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX280 HS
W220 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Sony W220
SX280 HS | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |