Sony A230 vs Sony W290
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Sony A230 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
Sony A230 vs Sony W290 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A230 versus Sony W290, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A230 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A230 was revealed 3 months later than the W290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A230 matches up versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A230 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony W290
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A230
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony W290
A230 | W290 | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony A230 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A230 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A230 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A230 vs the W290.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and W290 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Sony A230 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and W290.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A230 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W290 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Sony A230 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-18 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 490 grams (1.08 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 531 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $569 | $230 |