Sony W290 vs Sony W370
94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sony W290 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a complete assessment of the Sony W290 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe W290 was released 10 months prior to the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the W290 grades against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony W370
| W290 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W290
| W370 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony W370
| W290 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony W290 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W290 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W290 vs the W370.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W290 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony W290 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W290 and W370.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W370 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older W290 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony W290 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $230 | $230 |