Canon 700D vs Sony A290

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 700D versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A290 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 700D was unveiled 3 years after the A290 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 700D scores against the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 700D comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 700D versus Sony A290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 700D compared to the A290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A290 is 65 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and A290.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 700D to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher 700D provides an edge in sensor tech.