Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W290
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A3100 IS and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3100 IS was released 11 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS matches up against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Sony W290
| A3100 IS | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon A3100 IS
| W290 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Sony W290
| A3100 IS | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3100 IS and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS and the W290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and W290.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A3100 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $159 | $230 |
