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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 2 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX220 HS scores vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony WX10

 SX220 HS WX10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX220 HS

 WX10 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony WX10

 SX220 HS WX10 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS offers outside 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS vs the WX10.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Sony WX10
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Sony WX10
 Canon SX220 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon SX220 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 210 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $200