Sony W290 vs Sony WX5
94 Imaging
35 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Sony W290 vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony WX5
| W290 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W290
| WX5 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony WX5
| W290 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony W290 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony W290 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony W290 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $230 | $250 |
