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Sony W290 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony W290 and Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W290 was introduced 10 months before the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W290 grades versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony W310

 W290 W310 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W290

 W310 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony W310

 W290 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony W290 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W290 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the W290 against the W310.

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W290 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W290 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged W290 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W290 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W290 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W290 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Sony W290 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W290 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $150