Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Previous Model is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony A290 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A290 was unveiled 13 months prior to the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A290 matches up vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony HX7V
A290 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A290
HX7V | A290 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony HX7V
A290 | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Sony A290 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A290 compared to the HX7V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A290 and HX7V is 66 and 92 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A290 and HX7V.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A290 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $600 | $499 |