Sony Alpha A290 review
Full specification for Sony Alpha A290
| Sensor | 14.1 megapixels APS-C CCD sensor, 23.5 x 15.7mm |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 4592 x 3056 pixels |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.5x |
| Lens Mount | Sony A-Mount (Minolta/Konica A-Mount compatible) |
| File Format | Raw (Sony .ARW), JPEG, Raw + JPEG |
| Compression | JPEG Fine or Standard, Large (14MP), Medium (7.7MP), Small (3.5MP) - all sizes approximate |
| ISO | 100-3200 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000–30secs, bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single, Continuous, 10sec and 2sec timer, Self-timer continuous, Continuous advance AE bracketing, Remote commander |
| Viewfinder Type | Fixed eye-level system with roof mirror |
| Field of View | 95% |
| LCD | 2.7in, 230k-dot |
| Live Mode | No |
| Movie Mode | No |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | Yes, Super SteadyShot sensor-based stabilisation |
| Dust Reduction | Yes, anti-static coating and CCD shift mechanism |
| Focusing Modes | Single shot, Continuous, Automatic, Manual |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, S, M, Auto, Scene, Flash off, Macro |
| Metering System | 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC |
| Exposure Comp | Yes, ±2.0EV (in 0.3 steps) |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Florescent, Flash, Custom |
| White Balance Bracket | No |
| Colour Temp Control | No |
| DoF Prview | No |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, GN10 (at ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/160th sec |
| PC Socket | No |
| Cable Release | Remote release |
| Memory Card | SD/SDHC |
| Power | Rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Connectivity | HDMI (type C), USB 2.0 (standard mini connection) |
| Dimensions | 128.1 x 97.1 x 79.6mm |
| Weight | 508g (inc battery and card) |
| AF Points | Nine (with one central cross-type sensor) |
Manufacturer website: Sony
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