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Sony A200 vs Sony A290

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Sony A200
(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
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A230
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A290

 A200 A290 

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A200

 A290 A200 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2008More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A290

 A200 A290 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony A200 vs Sony A290 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and A290 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony A290
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography information
Sony A290 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography factors
Sony A290 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A290 Travel photography highlights
46
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A290 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony A290
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Sony A200 vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A290
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
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
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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