Sony QX30 vs Sony W290

Lets look closer at the Sony QX30 versus Sony W290, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was brought out 5 years later than the W290 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the QX30 matches up against the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.