Sony A290 vs Sony A6300

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A290 and Sony A6300, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A290 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A290 scores vs the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A290 and Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A290 compared to the A6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and A6300 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and A6300.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A6300 to give you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.