Sony A230 with Sony A290 Comparison

Sony A230 and Sony A290 Main Features

  • May, 2009
  • June, 2010
  • 10 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 128 x 97 x 68 mm, 490g.
  • 128 x 97 x 86 mm, 549g.
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Sony A230 Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
49
Value for money score
71
Portability score
82
Overall score
55

Sony A290 Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
54
Value for money score
73
Portability score
78
Overall score
58

Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 with Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Overview


Let's compare Alpha DSLR-A230 with Alpha DSLR-A290. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Sony A230 was released in 2009, and Sony A290 in 2010. Alpha DSLR-A290 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha DSLR-A230 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha DSLR-A230 is greater than that of Alpha DSLR-A290. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha DSLR-A230 Alpha DSLR-A290
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha DSLR-A230 Alpha DSLR-A290
Announced May, 2009 June, 2010
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 143 143
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55 0.55
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.00 10.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 369.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 230 shots 290 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Physical
Weight 490 g 549 g
Physical Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68 mm 128 x 97 x 86 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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