Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290
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94 Imaging
34 Features
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(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

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W290
7000 | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Olympus 7000
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W290
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Alternate name | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $230 |