Sony A290 vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony A290 and Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A290 was released 3 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A290 grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A290 enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Sony A290 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A290 against the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and HX50V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A290 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A290 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.