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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
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 SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 3 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS grades against the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony W290

 SX200 IS W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX200 IS

 W290 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony W290

 SX200 IS W290 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the W290.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W290
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (247g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Sony W290 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $230