Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX220 HS versus 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 SX220 HS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX220 HS was released 24 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX220 HS grades versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony W290
SX220 HS | W290 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX220 HS
W290 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony W290
SX220 HS | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS against the W290.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and W290.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX220 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony W290 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | - | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $230 |