Sony A290 vs Sony QX100
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Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013
Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A290 versus Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was introduced 4 years earlier than the QX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A290 scores vs the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony QX100
A290 | QX100 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A290
QX100 | A290 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 39 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony QX100
A290 | QX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A290 features physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Sony A290 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A290 against the QX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and QX100 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and QX100.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A290 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX100 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A290 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2010-06-09 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | - |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | 200 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $600 | $268 |