Sony A9 vs Sony W290
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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94 Imaging
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Sony A9 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Announced April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
Sony A9 vs Sony W290 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A9 vs Sony W290, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W290 (12MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A9 was revealed 8 years after the W290 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A9 matches up vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A9 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony W290
A9 | W290 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | February 2009 | Newer by 100 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A9
W290 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony W290
A9 | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony A9 vs Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A9 vs the W290.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 and W290 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and W290.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A9 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A9 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $4,498 | $230 |