Sony W290 vs Sony A99
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Sony W290 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- Successor is Sony A99 II
Sony W290 vs Sony A99 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony W290 and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the W290 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the W290 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W290 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W290 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W290 grades vs the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W290 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Sony W290 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A99
W290 | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony W290
A99 | W290 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W290 and Sony A99
W290 | A99 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony W290 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W290 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Analyze the Sony W290 and Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the W290 and the A99.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W290 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.
Sony W290 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W290 and A99.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W290 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older W290 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony W290 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 812g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photos |
Battery form | - | 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 | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch pricing | $230 | $1,998 |