Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 review

Shooting speed (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Time to first shot

Typical shot-to-shot time (flash)

Typical shot-to-shot time

Shutter lag (dim)

Shutter lag (typical)

Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS

1.6 

3.5 

2.1 

0.6 

0.4 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

1.3 

2.7 

2.3 

0.7 

0.4 

Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS

1.2 

3.2 

1.9 

0.8 

0.4 

Nikon Coolpix S630

3.9 

3.4 

3.1 

0.8 

0.5 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

2.4 

2.5 

2.1 

1 

0.7 

Conclusion
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a compelling package. Unless you're extraordinarily picky about your photo quality, it's a great pocket camera at a reasonable price, offering a solid combination of features, usability and design.

Additional editing by Charles Kloet