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Sony A290 vs Sony A450

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A230
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony A290 versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A290 was brought out 6 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A290 grades against the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A450

 A290 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A290

 A450 A290 

Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony A450

 A290 A450 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 has external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A290 versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A290 and the A450.

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A290 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and A450.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A290 Portrait photography information
Sony A450 Portrait photography information
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A290
Street photography with Sony A450
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A290 Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A290 Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
53
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
great battery life (1,050 shots)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A290 Landscape photography features
Sony A450 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
bad battery power (290 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A290 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Sony A290 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A290 and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-06-09 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting 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 sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 gr (1.21 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.8
DXO Low light score 615 769
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 1050 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $1,241