Sony A290 vs Sony A58

Lets look more closely at the Sony A290 and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The A290 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A290 scores vs the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A290 and Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A290 compared to the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A290 and A58.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A58 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A290 will be behind in sensor technology.