Sony HX10V vs Sony W290

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony HX10V and Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was revealed 3 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX10V scores vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX10V compared to the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and W290.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HX10V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.