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Canon S110 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
Sony W290
(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
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon S110 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was brought out 3 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S110 matches up vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Sony W290

 S110 W290 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 44 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon S110

 W290 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Sony W290

 S110 W290 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 versus the W290.

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and W290.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The S110 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger S110 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Sony W290
41
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography features
Sony W290 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography advice
Sony W290 Travel photography advice
64
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon S110 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot S110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $230