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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 6 years after the W220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Sony W220

 SX610 HS W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX610 HS

 W220 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Sony W220

 SX610 HS W220 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the W220.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and W220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W220
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $214 $160