Sony QX10 vs Sony W290

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony QX10 versus Sony W290, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was unveiled 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the QX10 scores versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.