Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W290

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 2 years after the W290 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and W290 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and W290.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX40 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.