Sony W290 vs Sony W510

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony W290 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W290 was revealed 22 months earlier than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the W290 grades against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W290 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony W290 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W290 versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the W290 against the W510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W290 and W510.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged W290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.