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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS versus Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony W290

 SX700 HS W290 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX700 HS

 W290 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony W290

 SX700 HS W290 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the W290.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and W290.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Sony W290
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W290 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Sony W290
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269g (0.59 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $230