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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
Sony W220
(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
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 5 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony W220

 SX700 HS W220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SX700 HS

 W220 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W220

 SX700 HS W220 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the W220.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and W220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Sony W220
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $160