Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 ×
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-S950SX220 HS
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)93106
Width (mm)2433
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)135215
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony SuperHAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)-1.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution-
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
1↑Continuous-mode (fps)13.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMotionJPEG AVIMOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens; 7 elements in 6 groupsCanon Zoom Lens; 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 132.0028.00 - 392.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)414
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.400.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-5
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 22
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection, 9-areaContrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • day light
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 11/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-patternEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesSix scene modesMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionSO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.5m(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.0 m(W) / Approx.3.0 m(T)Auto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Max flash sync (s)-1/2000
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)13.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-210
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BK1Proprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x NP-BK1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • windows: picture motion browser vers 4.0 (mac not supported)
  • canon software suite (zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility-
  • windows 7/vista sp1-2/xp sp3; mac os x v10.5-10.6
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full 1080p HD movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Movie Digest.



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