Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A290Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      MSRP$899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Sensor TypeCCDStacked CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel21.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      ProcessorBIONZBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30565472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12803:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9315
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps24.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 10010.20 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSony TTl Dedicated Flash System
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      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)±4 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames )
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      DxO Low Light ISO615586
      DxO Color Depth22.622.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.512.4
      DxO Overall Score6670
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Battery PackNP-FH50NP-BX1
      Battery Life290 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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