Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced very close to the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7000 matches up vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 7000 against the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and W290.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.