Sony W290 vs Sony WX5

Below, we are matching up the Sony W290 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the W290 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W290 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the W290 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sony W290 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W290 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W290 compared to the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W290 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged W290 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.