Sony HX5 vs Sony W290
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30 Overall
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34 Features
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony HX5 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the HX5 (1/2.4") and W290 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX5 was released 17 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX5 matches up vs the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony W290
HX5 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony HX5
W290 | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony W290
HX5 | W290 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony HX5 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX5 compared to the W290.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and W290.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W290 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer HX5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 200g (0.44 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $275 | $230 |