Sony W290 vs Sony W620

Here, we are matching up the Sony W290 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W290 was introduced 3 years before the W620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W290 matches up against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W290 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W290 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the W290 vs the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W290 and W620.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.