Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

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Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Shutter lag
Barely any delay taking photos
198 ms shutter lag
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Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Sensor cleaning
Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos
Storage slots
More storage slots
2
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Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Storage slots
More storage slots
2
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Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
Thin
2.7"

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A230

Size Significantly smaller 128x97x68 mm vs 128x97x86 mm
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More than 20% smaller
Thickness Much thinner 2.7" vs 3.4"
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More than 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 490 g vs 549 g
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More than 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A290

Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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Catch candid moments easily
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 615 ISO vs 531 ISO
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The DSLR-A290 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Overall image quality Better image quality 66.0 vs 63.0
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Almost the same
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 14 MP vs 10 MP
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Capture around 40% more detail in your photos
Color depth Better color depth 22.6 bits vs 22.3 bits
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Distinguishes 0.3 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 11.4 EV
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0.1 f-stops more dynamic range
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
34 vs 42
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
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Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
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Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Live view No live view Help
Preview with viewfinder
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
95%
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
2.5 fps
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format Do not shoot movies Help
No movies
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
DSLR-A230:10 MP
DSLR-A290:14 MP
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DSLR-A230:11.4 EV
DSLR-A290:11.5 EV
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
DSLR-A230:531 ISO
DSLR-A290:615 ISO
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DSLR-A230:63.0
DSLR-A290:66.0

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competitors

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Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Entry-level DSLR

$299 - $595 body only

$437 - $439 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Live view Lets you preview your photos on the screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$449 with 18-55mm lens

Screen size Has a much larger screen
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

Entry-level DSLR

Weight Is slightly heavier
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

Entry-level DSLR

$471 with 18-55mm lens

Live view Lets you preview your photos on the screen
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$468 body only

$600 with 18-55mm lens

Screen size Has a much larger screen
Live view Lets you preview your photos on the screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Competitors

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Disadvantages

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Entry-level DSLR

$749 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Screen size Significantly smaller screen

Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Competitors

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