Nikon D5300 vs Sony A290

Lets look closer at the Nikon D5300 and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5300 was introduced 3 years later than the A290 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D5300 scores vs the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5300 features physical measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D5300 against the A290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and A290 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D5300 and A290.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D5300 to offer more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher D5300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.