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Canon A2200 vs Sony W290

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
Sony W290
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony W290

 A2200 W290 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon A2200

 W290 A2200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony W290

 A2200 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Sony W290 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot A2200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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