Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SX120 IS was manufactured 7 months after the W290 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX120 IS grades versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Sony W290
SX120 IS | W290 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX120 IS
W290 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Sony W290
SX120 IS | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS against the W290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and W290 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and W290.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony W290 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX120 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Sony W290 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $230 |