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Sony HX200V vs Sony W290

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony HX200V versus Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W290 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was brought out 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HX200V grades vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony W290

 HX200V W290 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony HX200V

 W290 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony W290

 HX200V W290 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V offers outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX200V compared to the W290.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W290 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and W290.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern HX200V will have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W290
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (583 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony W290
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (583 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX200V
Vlogging with Sony W290
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average (583g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony W290
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-11 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) 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 Single Single
Price at release $480 $230