Sony A7R II vs Sony A290

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A7R II and Sony A290, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A290 (14MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A290 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The A7R II was unveiled 5 years later than the A290 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A7R II scores against the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II has got outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Sony A7R II and Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A7R II compared to the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A290 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and A290.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R II will produce greater detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A7R II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.