Sony A290 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A290 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A290 was introduced 10 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A290 grades versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A290 features physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Sony A290 vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A290 vs the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and RX100 VII is 66 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A290 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.