Sony A290 vs Sony HX80
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX80 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
- Announced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
Sony A290 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A290 and Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was revealed 6 years before the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A290 scores against the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony HX80
A290 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A290
HX80 | A290 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | June 2010 | Newer by 69 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony HX80
A290 | HX80 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A290 has outside dimensions 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Sony A290 and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A290 versus the HX80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A290 and HX80 is 66 and 91 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and HX80.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A290 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX80 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A290 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-09 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 images | 390 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $368 |