Canon SX240 HS vs Sony W290

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years after the W290 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and W290.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.