Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W290

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony RX100 VII and Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W290 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VII was introduced 10 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the RX100 VII matches up vs the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VII vs the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VII and W290 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and W290.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VII provides a benefit in sensor innovation.