Sony W290 vs Sony WX220
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Sony W290 vs Sony WX220 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched February 2014
Sony W290 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Sony W290 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W290 was brought out 6 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the W290 scores vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W290 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W290 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony WX220
W290 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W290
WX220 | W290 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony WX220
W290 | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony W290 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W290 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony W290 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W290 against the WX220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W290 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony W290 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W290 and WX220.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged W290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony W290 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 life | - | 210 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $230 | $198 |