Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W290

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W290, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and W290 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 IV was brought out 8 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the RX10 IV matches up vs the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV has got outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX10 IV versus the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and W290 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and W290.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher RX10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.