Canon A2200 vs Sony W290
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37 Features
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94 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon A2200 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2200 was revealed 23 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the A2200 matches up versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony W290
A2200 | W290 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon A2200
W290 | A2200 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony W290
A2200 | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon A2200 versus Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A2200 against the W290.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and W290.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2200 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $139 | $230 |