Sony A290 vs Sony TX7

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A290 and Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A290 was unveiled 6 months after the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A290 grades versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 provides exterior 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A290 and the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and TX7 is 66 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and TX7.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A290 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A290 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.