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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 18 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD4000 IS grades against the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W290

 SD4000 IS W290 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W290 SD4000 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W290

 SD4000 IS W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS and the W290.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and W290.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W290 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W290
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W290
41
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Sony W290
32
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 175 gr (0.39 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $230