Canon A2300 vs Sony W290
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34 Features
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2009
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A2300 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe A2300 was manufactured 3 years after the W290 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2300 scores versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony W290
| A2300 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon A2300
| W290 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony W290
| A2300 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2300 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 versus the W290.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and W290.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent A2300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $139 | $230 |