Sony A290 vs Sony HX350
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX350 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched December 2016
Sony A290 vs Sony HX350 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony A290 and Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A290 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A290 grades against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony HX350
A290 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony A290
HX350 | A290 | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | June 2010 | Newer by 79 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony HX350
A290 | HX350 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A290 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check out the Sony A290 and Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A290 and the HX350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and HX350 is 66 and 62 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and HX350.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A290 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-09 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 pounds) | 652g (1.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | - |