Sony HX350 vs Sony W290

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX350 and Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was announced 7 years later than the W290 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX350 scores vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX350 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX350 versus the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and W290 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and W290.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent HX350 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.