Sony W290 vs Sony W320

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony W290 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W290 was released 10 months before the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W290 grades vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W290 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony W290 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W290 compared to the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W290 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W290 and W320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W320 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.