Olympus 7010 vs Sony W290

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7010 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 6 months later than the W290 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7010 matches up versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7010 and the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and W290.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.