Nikon L20 vs Sony W290
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Nikon L20 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
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Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L20 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L20 was manufactured within a month of the W290 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the L20 scores vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony W290
| L20 | W290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon L20
| W290 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony W290
| L20 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L20 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Nikon L20 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L20 against the W290.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and W290.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W290 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
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Nikon L20 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $120 | $230 |