Sony W290 vs Sony WX10

Here, we will be matching up the Sony W290 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W290 was launched 22 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the W290 grades against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W290 offers outer 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) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W290 vs the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W290 and WX10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.