Sony A290 vs Sony HX300
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX200V
- Later Model is Sony HX400V
Sony A290 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Sony A290 versus Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A290 was introduced 3 years before the HX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A290 scores vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony HX300
A290 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A290
HX300 | A290 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony HX300
A290 | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony A290 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 features outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Sony A290 versus Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A290 versus the HX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and HX300 is 66 and 63 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and HX300.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A290 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX300 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A290 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-09 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) | 623 grams (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 615 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $339 |