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Sony A7 III vs Sony W290

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony A7 III versus Sony W290, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and W290 (12MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A7 III was introduced 9 years after the W290 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A7 III matches up versus the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony W290

 A7 III W290 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A7 III

 W290 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony W290

 A7 III W290 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III has physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 III compared to the W290.

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and W290 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and W290.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will offer greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A7 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
73
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
two card slots
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony W290
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-27 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $1,998 $230