Sony A290 vs Sony A580
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Sony A290 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Superseded the Sony A100
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony A290 vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A290 was unveiled 11 months prior to the A580 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A290 scores versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A580
| A290 | A580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sony A290
| A580 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony A580
| A290 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A290 has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A290 vs the A580.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and A580 is 66 and 64 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and A580.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A580 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A290 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A290 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-06-09 | 2011-05-26 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 549g (1.21 lbs) | 599g (1.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 615 | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 images | 1050 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-FM500H |
| 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $848 |