Sony TX100V vs Sony W290

Let's take a closer look at the Sony TX100V and Sony W290, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was announced 23 months after the W290 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX100V matches up against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions 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 TX100V and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TX100V against the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and W290.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TX100V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.