Canon D10 vs Sony W290

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon D10 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 5 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D10 grades versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D10 and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 and the W290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and W290.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.