Sony A290 vs Sony A350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A290 versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A290 was introduced 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly big gap 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 highlight of how the A290 matches up vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Sony A290 versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A290 vs the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and A350.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A290 will have a benefit in sensor technology.