Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-W290Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 4804608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (1, 2, 3), Flash, Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.2f/3.2 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Min Shutter Speed2 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.8 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Advanced Flash
      Flash Range3.90 m2.80 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesIntelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie (Auto Adjustment, High Sensitivity, Underwater), Custom Scenes (High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet)
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Dimensions98 x 57 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 0.91")97 x 55 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.79")
      Weight (inc. batteries)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.1 x 2"
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Battery PackNP-BG1NP-BN
      Battery Life240 shots
      Internal Storage11 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor


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