Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 vs Sony ZV-1F

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A290ZV-1F
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230
      MSRP$499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 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 ZV-1F
      ProcessorBIONZBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30565472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, CustomPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Contrast Detect (sensor)
      Number of Focus Points9425
      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 ZV-1F
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x2.72x
      Focal Length7.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range20 mm
      Optical Zoom1.0x
      Maximum Aperturef/2
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      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 fps16.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 16 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 100
      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 Sony ZV-1F
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, ManualAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      DxO Low Light ISO615
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Internal Recording ModesNoXAVC
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 MB/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 MB/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP StreamingMJPEG
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")106 x 60 x 46 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 4.6 x 3.3"
      Package Weight0.905 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Sony ZV-1F
      Battery PackNP-FH50NP-BX1
      Battery Life290 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      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 ZV-1F
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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