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Sony W290 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony W320

 W290 W320 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W290

 W320 W290 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony W320

 W290 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W290 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W290 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W290 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W290 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Sony W290 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W290 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $269