Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Specifications

Compact
February, 2009

General			compared to recent compacts


	Brand	Sony
	Lowest price	Unknown
	Announced	February, 2009		below average
Sensor


	Type	CCD		below average
	Size	1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
	Megapixels	12 MP		below average
	Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO
	Light sensitivity (boost)	None		below average
Sensor (Advanced)


	True resolution	9.8 MP
	Native resolution	4000 x 3000		below average
	Pixel size	2.4 µm²		above average
Screen


	Type	LCD
	Size	3.0"
	Resolution	230k dots		below average
	Touch screen	No		below average
	Flips out	No
Lens


	Zoom	5x		below average
	Wide angle	28 mm		below average
	Telephoto	140 mm
	Aperture (wide angle)	f/3.3
	Aperture (telephoto)	f/5.2
	Macro focus	10 cm		below average
Form factor


	Size	98x57x23 mm
	Depth	0.9"
	Weight	167 g
	Interchangeable lenses	No
	Waterproof	No
Viewfinder


	Type	None
Movies


	Format	720p @ 30fps		below average
	Supports 24p	No
	High-speed framerate	None
	External mic jack	No
	Autofocus	Unknown
	All formats	720p @ 30fps 480p @ 30fps
Features


	Panorama	No		below average
	HDR	No		below average
	3D	No
	Image stabilization	Lens		above average
	Supports RAW	No
	GPS	No
Performance


	Startup delay	Unknown
	Shutter lag	Unknown
	Battery life	Unknown
	Continuous shooting	1.8 fps		below average
Focus system


	Autofocus	Contrast detection
	Focus points	Unknown
	Cross type focus points	Unknown
Shutter


	Max	1/1600s		below average
	Min	2s		below average
Flash


	Built-in flash	Yes
	Popup	No
	External connection	No
Storage


	Storage slots	1
	Supported formats	Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290Specifications