Sony A200 vs Sony A290
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Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Announced July 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A230
(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
- Released June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A200 vs Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A200 was revealed 23 months earlier than the A290 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A200 scores against the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A290
A200 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A200
A290 | A200 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2008 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A290
A200 | A290 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 features external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Sony A200 vs Sony A290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A200 and the A290.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and A290 is 66 and 66 respectively.
Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and A290.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A290 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-07-17 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 572 gr (1.26 lb) | 549 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 521 | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $100 | $600 |