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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 6 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W220

 SX410 IS W220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W220 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W220

 SX410 IS W220 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS and the W220.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and W220 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and W220.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Sony W220
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (185 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (185 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $199 $160