Sony A99 II vs Sony A290

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony A99 II vs Sony A290, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A290 (14MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A290 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A99 II was introduced 6 years later than the A290 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A99 II matches up vs the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II features outer measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II vs the A290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and A290 is 57 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and A290.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A99 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A99 II will give you more detail using its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A99 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.