- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Sony DSC-W290 advantages over Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic ZS50 advantages over Sony DSC-W290
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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More telephoto lens reach
720 mm
vs
140 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
9 years
vs
15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
60
vs
2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
1.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-W170
Sony
DSC-W290
Sony
DSC-W170
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Less expensive
-
More pixels
Panasonic
ZS50
Sony
DSC-W170
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Focus peaking
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Sony
DSC-W290
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
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Manual focus
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Bigger JPEG buffer
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Longer exposure
-
Higher extended ISO
Panasonic
ZS50
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
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Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Canon SD970 IS
Sony
DSC-W290
Canon
SD970 IS
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Less expensive
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Manual focus
Panasonic
ZS50
Canon
SD970 IS
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Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Thinner
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Compared to Panasonic ZS40
Sony
DSC-W290
Panasonic
ZS40
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
-
Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Panasonic
ZS50
Panasonic
ZS40
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Bigger pixels
-
Higher effective ISO
Compared to Canon SX700 HS
Sony
DSC-W290
Canon
SX700 HS
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Panasonic
ZS50
Canon
SX700 HS
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Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
More pixels
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Faster shutter