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Sony S930 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony S930 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S930 was manufactured very close to the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S930 scores versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W290

 S930 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony S930

 W290 S930 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W290

 S930 W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony S930 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S930 vs the W290.

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and W290.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W290 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography details
Sony W290 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography info
Sony W290 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography information
Sony W290 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
Sony W290 Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S930
Vlogging with Sony W290
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony S930 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony W290
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-108mm (2.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $219 $230