Sony A290 vs Sony W220

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A290 and Sony W220, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close but the A290 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A290 was launched 18 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A290 scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A290 versus the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and W220 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and W220.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A290 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A290 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A290 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.