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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2008
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Updated by Canon 1D X
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and W290 (12MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was revealed 6 months earlier than the W290 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1Ds MIII grades vs the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Sony W290

 1Ds MIII W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 W290 1Ds MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Sony W290

 1Ds MIII W290 
LaunchedAugust 2008February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MIII offers outer measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1Ds MIII compared to the W290.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and W290 is 51 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MIII and W290.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MIII using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MIII will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Portrait photography with Sony W290
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Sports photography with Sony W290
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,800 shots)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather proofing
good megapixels (21MP)
bad battery pack (1,800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Landscape photography with Sony W290
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,800 CIPA)
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Sony W290
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-08-18 2009-02-17
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5616 x 3744 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1385 grams (3.05 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1663 not tested
Other
Battery life 1800 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $6,652 $230