Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Overview
Announced Feb 17, 2009
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12 megapixels | 3″ screen | 28 – 140 mm (5×)
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Product description
Announced
Feb 17, 2009
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One of a pair of near identical twins (the other being the DSC-W230), the DSC-W290 sat near the top of the new ('09) generation of conventionally-styled 'W' series compacts and features Sony's latest intelligent auto features, a useful stabilized 28-140mm (5x) zoom, 3.0" LCD and 12MP sensor that's also capable of capturing 720p HD movie clips in MPEG4 format. The slightly more run of the mill - and cheaper - DSC-W230 drops the zoom range and HD movie capture.
Product timeline
Feb 17, 2009
Quick specs
| Body type | Compact |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–140 mm |
| Max aperture | F3.3–5.2 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 230,400 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4 |
| Storage types | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 0.91″) |
| GPS | None |
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