Sony W290 vs Sony W530

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony W290 and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W290 was released 22 months earlier than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W290 scores against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W290 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W290 provides 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) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W290 vs the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W290 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W290 and W530.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W530 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.