Sony W290 vs Sony W830
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Sony W290 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014
Sony W290 vs Sony W830 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Sony W290 versus Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W290 was brought out 5 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W290 scores against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W290 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony W830
W290 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W290
W830 | W290 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony W830
W290 | W830 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony W290 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W290 offers external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W290 versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the W290 versus the W830.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony W290 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W290 and W830.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older W290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony W290 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $230 | $128 |