Sony A290 vs Sony T110
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Sony A290 vs Sony T110 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
- Replaced the Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony A290 vs Sony T110 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony A290 and Sony T110, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the T110 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was launched 7 months before the T110 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A290 scores vs the T110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A290 vs Sony T110 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony T110
A290 | T110 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Sony A290
T110 | A290 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony T110
A290 | T110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A290 enjoys external 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) and the Sony T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A290 and Sony T110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A290 and the T110.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and T110 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and T110.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A290 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T110 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A290 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A290 vs Sony T110 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-06-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.21 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $199 |