Canon A2300 vs Sony W290

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.