Sony A290 vs Sony W730
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Sony A290 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Old 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
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Sony A290 vs Sony W730 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony A290 versus Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W730 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A290 matches up against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A290 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony W730
A290 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A290
W730 | A290 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony W730
A290 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 features physical measurements 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Sony A290 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A290 versus the W730.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and W730.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A290 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older A290 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A290 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | 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 media | 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 |
Price at launch | $600 | $138 |