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Sony A290 vs Sony W710

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony A290
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A230
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A290 versus Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar but the A290 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A290 was launched 3 years before the W710 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A290 grades versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony W710

 A290 W710 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A290

 W710 A290 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony W710

 A290 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A290 features outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony A290 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A290 against the W710.

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and W710 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and W710.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A290 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A290
Portrait photography with Sony W710
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A290 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A290 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A290 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
53
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A290 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A290 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A290 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-09 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549g (1.21 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 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 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $90