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Sony A290 vs Sony A350

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A230
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A350

 A290 A350 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2008More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A290

 A350 A290 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony A350

 A290 A350 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A290
Portrait photography with Sony A350
65
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
71
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A290 Street photography info
Sony A350 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A290 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery life (290 shots)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A290
Travel photography with Sony A350
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (290 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (674g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A290 Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low battery life (290 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A290 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Sony A290 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A290 and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-09 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 grams (1.21 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 615 595
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $600