Sony A230 vs Sony A290

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A230 and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A230 was launched 12 months before the A290 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A230 scores against the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A230 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A230 against the A290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and A290 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and A290.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A290 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.