Sony TX1 vs Sony W290

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony TX1 and Sony W290, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the TX1 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close but the TX1 (1/2.4") and W290 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was brought out 6 months after the W290 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX1 scores against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX1 features outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX1 and Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 vs the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and W290.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W290 will result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.