Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W290

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the W290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and W290.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W290 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.