Sony HX90V vs Sony W290

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony HX90V and Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was introduced 6 years after the W290 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX90V scores versus the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX90V features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX90V vs the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and W290.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX90V provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.