Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
- Launched June 2010
- Replaced the Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Sony A290 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A290 was released 3 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A290 scores against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony NEX-F3
A290 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A290
NEX-F3 | A290 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony NEX-F3
A290 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 features external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A290 versus Sony NEX-F3 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. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A290 against the NEX-F3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and NEX-F3 is 66 and 86 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and NEX-F3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-F3 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony A290 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-06-09 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 615 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $600 | $470 |