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Canon 750D vs Sony A290

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A230
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Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 750D vs Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 750D was announced 4 years after the A290 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 750D matches up versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A290

 750D A290 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2010More modern by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Canon 750D

 A290 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A290

 750D A290 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 750D has got external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 750D vs the A290.

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and A290 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 750D and A290.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 750D to give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 750D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A290 Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Sony A290 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography info
Sony A290 Sports photography info
61
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography highlights
Sony A290 Travel photography highlights
66
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A290 as a Landscape photography camera
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
bad battery (290 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging features
Sony A290 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 750D vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony A290
 Canon EOS 750dSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 750d Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) 549 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light rating 919 615
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 290 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $749 $600