Sony H70 vs Sony W290

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony H70 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed 23 months after the W290 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the H70 matches up versus the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H70 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Sony H70 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the H70 versus the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and W290.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher H70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.