Sony A290 vs Sony W690
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Sony A290 vs Sony W690 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
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Sony A290 vs Sony W690 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony A290 versus Sony W690, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A290 was announced 20 months before the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A290 grades versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A290 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony W690
A290 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony A290
W690 | A290 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony W690
A290 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony A290 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A290 versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A290 and the W690.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and W690 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A290 and W690.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A290 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W690 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony A290 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 549g (1.21 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 |
Launch price | $600 | $297 |