Sony A100 vs Sony A290

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.