Canon A1200 vs Sony W290

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A1200 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 23 months after the W290 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1200 scores against the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and W290.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer A1200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.