Sony a5000 vs Sony W290

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony a5000 and Sony W290, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the a5000 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the a5000 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The a5000 was revealed 4 years after the W290 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the a5000 grades versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a5000 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Sony a5000 and Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the a5000 and the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the a5000 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5000 and W290.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a5000 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a5000 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger a5000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.