Sony A290 vs Sony QX30

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony A290 and Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A290 was manufactured 5 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A290 grades vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 features physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A290 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A290 versus the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A290 and QX30 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and QX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A290 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony QX30 will render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A290 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.