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Sony A6600 vs Sony W290

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
Sony W290
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony A6600 vs Sony W290, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and W290 (12MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6600 was introduced 10 years after the W290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A6600 scores vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony W290

 A6600 W290 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2009More modern by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A6600

 W290 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony W290

 A6600 W290 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A6600 has outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6600 against the W290.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and W290 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and W290.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6600 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6600 will produce more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A6600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W290 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography factors
Sony W290 Sports photography factors
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (810 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with Sony W290
84
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
84
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A6600 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony W290
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 gr (1.11 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,198 $230