Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W290, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 VI was introduced 9 years after the W290 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX100 VI grades against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VI versus the W290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and W290 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and W290.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.