Sony Alpha
DSLR-A290
 vs
Sony Alpha
DSLR-A390

Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

45

  
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

42

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.5x15.7mm
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
198 ms shutter lag
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Storage slots
 More storage slots
2
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.5x15.7mm
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
198 ms shutter lag
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A290
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.54x vs 0.48x
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 Around 30% larger viewfinder
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Advantages of the Sony DSLR-A390
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
Help
 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
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recommendations

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

Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
45 vs 42
Explain scores
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Alpha DSLR-A290.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Sensor size Large sensors Help
APS-C 23.5x15.7mm
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
2
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Thickness Quite thick Help
3.4"
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Movie format Do not shoot movies Help
No movies
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Size Large Help
Professional size 128x97x86 mm
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
95%
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
2.5 fps
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
14 MP
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
92 lenses
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
1
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Focus points Few focus points Help
9
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
500 shots
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
11.5 EV
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
DSLR-A290:0.54x
DSLR-A390:0.48x
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
DSLR-A290:615 ISO
DSLR-A390:607 ISO
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
66.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the D3100 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the D5100 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Entry-level DSLR
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly heavier
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Compare the Alpha DSLR-A350 vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the Alpha DSLR-A350 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$436 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Has a significantly 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
Compare the D3000 vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the D3000 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

Entry-level DSLR
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Size Is significantly smaller
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
Compare the Alpha DSLR-A200 vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the Alpha DSLR-A200 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$630 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Alpha DSLR-A290
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Alpha DSLR-A390

Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony Alpha DSLR-A290.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony SLT-A37

Sony SLT-A37

Entry-level DSLR

$468 - $482 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Viewfinder Has a digital viewfinder
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the SLT-A37 vs the Alpha DSLR-A390

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