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Canon 60Da vs Sony A290

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A230
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Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 60Da vs Sony A290, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was introduced 23 months later than the A290 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 60Da grades versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Sony A290

 60Da A290 
LaunchedApril 2012June 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Canon 60Da

 A290 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Sony A290

 60Da A290 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da features outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 60Da vs the A290.

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and A290 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and A290.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 60Da to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 60Da should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography details
Sony A290 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography factors
Sony A290 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography details
Sony A290 Sports photography details
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
good battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography information
Sony A290 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
bad battery life (290 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60Da
Vlogging with Sony A290
67
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 60Da vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Sony A290
 Canon EOS 60DaSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 60Da Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-07 2010-06-09
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 615
Other
Battery life 1100 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,499 $600