Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and DSLR-A290 Entry-level Digital SLR Camera Specifications, Reviews and Prices
June 15th, 2010 | 
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Sony showcased its new Digital Cameras – Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. Both these Sony Alpha series are its latest entry-level digital SLR range. The company prefer these cameras for the first time DSLR camera users and i also thinks that it will perfectly suit them as these are affordable and one with better features in its range.
Sony designed these Alpha DSLR-A390 and Alpha DSLR-A290 entry-level DSLR cameras with a better revised button layout for comfortable handling and compact, stylish body with new grip design. While coming to the Specification details, both the DSLR cameras sports 14.2 megapixels image sensor and is also equipped with BRAVIA Sync, image-sensor shift mechanism, SteadyShot image stabilization system, HDMI output, USB 2.0 connector, 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC exposure system, and built-in Flash. Sony Alpha A390 and Alpha A290 dSLR Cameras features a 2.7-inch LCD screen with a tilt and swivel screen.
Sony Alpha A390 DSLR measures 128.1 x 97.1 x 83.5mm and weighs 549g while the Alpha A290 mesures about 128.1 x 97.1 x 79.6mm and weight 508g. Both these Sony Entry Level DSLR cameras will be released by summer 2010.
No pricing details of Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Entry Level Cameras are available now.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Key Features
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Key features |
DSLR-A390 (α390) |
DSLR-A290 (α290) |
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Type |
Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses |
Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses |
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Lens compatibility |
Sony A-mount lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens |
Sony A-mount lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens |
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Image sensor |
14.2 effective megapixels |
14.2 effective megapixels |
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Recording |
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX SD memory card/SDHC memory card |
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX SD memory card/SDHC memory card |
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Autofocus system |
TTL phase detection system; CCD line sensors (Centre-cross 9 points) |
TTL phase detection system; CCD line sensors (Centre-cross 9 points) |
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Viewfinder |
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror |
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror |
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LCD monitor |
6.7cm (2.7-inch) TFT (Clear Photo LCD) |
6.7cm (2.7-inch) TFT (Clear Photo LCD) |
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Line view |
Quick AF Live View (Pentamirror tilt system) |
No |
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Shutter |
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
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SteadyShot |
Image-sensor shift mechanism |
Image-sensor shift mechanism |
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Built-in flash |
Auto pop-up – GN 10 at ISO 100 coverage up to 18mm |
Auto pop-up – GN 10 at ISO 100 coverage up to 18mm |
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Interface |
USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP), HDMI mini connector (Type C) |
USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP), HDMI mini connector (Type C) |
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Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge |
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge |
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Power |
Approx. 500 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) |
Approx. 500 images with viewfinder (CIPA standard) |
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