Sony W230 vs Sony W290

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony W230 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W230 was manufactured very close to the W290 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W230 matches up against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W230 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W230 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W230 and Sony W290 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the W230 and the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W230 and W290.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the age of the cameras into account.