Canon SL2 vs Sony A290

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SL2 and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was manufactured 7 years after the A290 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL2 matches up against the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SL2 and Sony A290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and A290 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and A290.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SL2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SL2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.