Sony TX7 vs Sony W290

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony TX7 vs Sony W290, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX7 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar but the TX7 (1/2.4") and W290 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The TX7 was unveiled 11 months after the W290 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX7 grades against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TX7 and the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX7 and W290.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W290 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger TX7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.