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Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A230
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony A290 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A290 was launched 5 years before the A77 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A290 scores against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony A77 II

 A290 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A290

 A77 II A290 
LaunchedMay 2014June 2010More modern by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony A77 II

 A290 A77 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony A290 offers external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Sony A290 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A290 and the A77 II.

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and A77 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A290 and A77 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A77 II to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A290 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A290
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A290
Street photography with Sony A77 II
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A290 Sports photography advice
Sony A77 II Sports photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A290 Travel photography information
Sony A77 II Travel photography information
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A290 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 II Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
not so great battery (290 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (480 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A290 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
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Sony A290 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A290 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-09 2014-05-21
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 gr (1.21 lbs) 647 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.4
DXO Low light rating 615 1013
Other
Battery life 290 images 480 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $1,198