Sony A290 vs Sony W710
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Sony A290 vs Sony W710 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
- Launched June 2010
- Older Model is Sony A230
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony W710
A290 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A290
W710 | A290 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony W710
A290 | W710 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and W710 is 66 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A290 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |