Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

71

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Wide angle
Wide angle lens
24 mm
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
10 fps
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

56

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

Screen size
Large screen
3.0"

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W290

Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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Around 10% larger screen
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX5

Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.4 vs f/3.3
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At its widest zoom, the DSC-WX5's lens captures slightly more light (0.9 f-stops)
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
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
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.8 fps
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More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Size Smaller 92x52x22 mm vs 98x57x23 mm
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Around 20% smaller
Weight Lighter 146 g vs 167 g
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More than 10% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.9" vs 0.9"
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Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
56 vs 71
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5.

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by Felica-Tortorici last month
Sony DSC-W290 vs Canon T3

I'm a relative beginner, I bought an SLR several years ago, then my first digital point and shoot ...

3 people recommend the Sony DSC-W290:

"I would agree with what Phil said, save your money and use the W290 for this trip, and perhaps buy..."

"If you already have the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 then I'd suggest just sticking with it. Presumably, yo..."

One person recommends the Canon T3:

" i recommend the T3. Despite it being heavier and bigger, you want to get the best quality pictur..."

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
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Ultra compact

$285

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$164 - $183

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Size Much larger
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$135

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200

Compact

Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen size Much smaller screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Compact

Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Super zoom

$153 - $159

Zoom Much more zoom
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Size Much larger
Thickness Much thicker

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$178 - $198

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$278

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen size Larger screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$241

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Thickness Thinner
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$103 - $189

Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture

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