Sony W290 vs Sony W380

Below, we are matching up the Sony W290 versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W290 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the W380 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W290 matches up versus the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony W290 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W290 versus Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the W290 vs the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W290 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W290 and W380.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.