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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
Sony W290
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 6 years after the W290 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS grades versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W290

 SX410 IS W290 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W290 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W290

 SX410 IS W290 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS against the W290.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and W290 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and W290.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W290 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Sony W290
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
low fps (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (185 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (185 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (185 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $230