Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290
88 Imaging
54 Features
75 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony W290
RX100 VI | W290 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | February 2009 | More modern by 114 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony RX100 VI
W290 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W290
RX100 VI | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-06-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 24.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,198 | $230 |