Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 vs Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A290PowerShot SX230 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12804000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 392 mm
      Optical Zoom14x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TG TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps3.2 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 1003.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSony TTl Dedicated Flash System
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO615
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")106 x 62 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Battery PackNP-FH50NB-5L
      Battery Life290 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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