Canon G15 vs Sony W290
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Canon G15 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
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- 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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Following is a complete review of the Canon G15 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G15 was released 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G15 matches up versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony W290
| G15 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon G15
| W290 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony W290
| G15 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon G15 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 compared to the W290.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and W290 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and W290.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G15 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher G15 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $499 | $230 |