Sony W290 vs Sony W370

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Compare the Sony W290 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.