Sony A290 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a extended review of the Sony A290 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A290 was launched 20 months prior to the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A290 matches up vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 provides outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony A290 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A290 vs the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and HX10V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A290 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A290 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.