Sony W290 vs Sony A77
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Sony W290 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony A700
- Later Model is Sony A77 II
Sony W290 vs Sony A77 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony W290 versus Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the W290 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe W290 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A77 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W290 scores versus the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W290 vs Sony A77 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are available at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A77
W290 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony W290
A77 | W290 | |||
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Released | October 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony A77
W290 | A77 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony W290 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W290 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Analyze the Sony W290 versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W290 vs the A77.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W290 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.
Sony W290 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W290 and A77.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W290 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 will render extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W290 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony W290 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 732g (1.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $900 |