Sony A290 vs Sony HX1
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX1 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
- Old Model is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
Sony A290 vs Sony HX1 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony A290 versus Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A290 was released 14 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A290 matches up against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony HX1
A290 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A290
HX1 | A290 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony HX1
A290 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 enjoys external measurements 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Sony A290 versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A290 against the HX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and HX1 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A290 and HX1.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A290 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A290 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A290 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-09 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
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) | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1440x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) | 544 gr (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 615 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FH50 |
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 | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $47,999 |