Sony TX200V vs Sony W290

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony TX200V and Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W290 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was manufactured 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX200V grades versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V has got external measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TX200V against the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and W290.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TX200V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.