Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-W290
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-WX1

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W290
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
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 More than 20% larger sensor
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX1
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-WX1's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Size Smaller 91x52x20 mm vs 98x57x23 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.8 fps
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 More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 0.9"
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 More than 10% thinner
Weight Lighter 149 g vs 167 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
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Manual controls Manual settings
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Performance Image stabilization
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1600 of a second
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$254 - $305
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$128 - $129
Weight Is slightly lighter
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Ultra compact

$225 - $315
Weight Is slightly lighter
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W380 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Compact

$230
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$139 - $183
Thickness Is thinner
Weight Is slightly lighter
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Compact

$97 - $103
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Shutter lag Has much more shutter lag
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Compact

$127
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W550 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam

$536
Aperture Much wider aperture
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Size Significantly larger
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Sony Cybershot W530

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Ultra compact

$95 - $106
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

Ultra compact

$111 - $127
Aperture Wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W310 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W290

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$130 - $233
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Narrower aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$155
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

appearance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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