Sony A290 vs Sony WX10

Here, we are comparing the Sony A290 and Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close but the A290 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A290 was announced 7 months earlier than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the A290 grades against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A290 versus the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and WX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A290 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A290 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.