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Sony A290 vs Sony QX1

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony A290 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A230
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony A290 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A290 vs Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A290 was introduced 5 years before the QX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A290 matches up against the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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