Olympus 1 vs Sony A290
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Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 1 vs Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty close but the 1 (1/1.7") and A290 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 was manufactured 3 years later than the A290 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 scores against the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony A290
1 | A290 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus 1
A290 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony A290
1 | A290 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 vs the A290.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and A290 is 79 and 66 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and A290.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A290 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 1 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 402 grams (0.89 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 290 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $700 | $600 |