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.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX10 features external dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Sony QX10 versus Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the QX10 against the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and W290.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX10 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger QX10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.