Sony W290 vs Sony WX350
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Sony W290 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Older Model is Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
Sony W290 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Sony W290 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W290 was released 6 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the W290 grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W290 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony WX350
W290 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony W290
WX350 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony WX350
W290 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony W290 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W290 has got external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Sony W290 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W290 and the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Sony W290 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W290 and WX350.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older W290 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony W290 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $230 | $270 |