Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650
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![Canon SX220 HS front Canon SX220 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-SX220-HS/Canon-SX220-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650/Sony-W650-front.jpg)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX220 HS was manufactured 11 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX220 HS matches up against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony W650
SX220 HS | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX220 HS
W650 | SX220 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W650
SX220 HS | W650 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS vs the W650.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and W650.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-SX220-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 210 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $140 |