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Sony A100 vs Sony A290

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A230
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Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony A100 versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A290 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A100 scores versus the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A290

 A100 A290 

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A100

 A290 A100 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2006Fresher by 46 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A290

 A100 A290 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A100 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A100 versus Sony A290 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 vs the A290.

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and A290 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and A290.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A290 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography features
Sony A290 Portrait photography features
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography info
Sony A290 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A290 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography info
Sony A290 Travel photography info
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A290 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low battery pack (290 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging factors
Sony A290 Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Sony A100 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony A290
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-07-31 2010-06-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.5
DXO Low light score 476 615
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $600