Sony A290 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A290 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A290 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A290 grades against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A290 provides external 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Sony A290 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A290 versus the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and HX30V is 66 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A290 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.