Sony A290 vs Sony W650
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Sony A290 vs Sony W650 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
- Released June 2010
- Replaced the Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony A290 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sony A290 versus Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was revealed 19 months before the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A290 scores versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A290 vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony W650
A290 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A290
W650 | A290 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony W650
A290 | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A290 provides exterior 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Sony A290 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A290 vs the W650.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and W650 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and W650.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A290 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A290 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-09 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 615 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $140 |