Sony Alpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCCD
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR CameraPowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A290LPowerShot SX170
Model NumberA290LSX170
SeriesAlphaPowerShot
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP16 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)97.1 x 128.1 x 79.6 mm108 x 71 x 48.9 mm
Weight456 GM228 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsHDMI-
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCCD
Sensor Size36 x 24 mm-
ISO RatingISO 100 - 3200-
Maximum ISO3200 ISO1600 ISO
lens features
Lens MountSony A-mount lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses-
Manual FocusYes-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm
Optical Zoom-16x
Aperture Range-F3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder TypeEye-level Penta Dachmirror-
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
White BalancingAuto, Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom-
Metering Modes-Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsUp to 2.5 fps with viewfinderYes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAuto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, WirelessAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Other Flash Features-External Flash EX-series Speedlite
image features
Image FormatRAW, JPEG-
Aspect Ratio-169, 32, 43, 11
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-4608 x 3456 L
Still Image Size-3246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Slow Motion-Yes
display features
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Display Resolution-230,000 dots
LCD Display Image Resolution-230000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeMemory Stick-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
Video Resolution4592 x 3056-
modes and functions features
HD Support-Yes
Shooting Modes-M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Macro Mode-Yes, 1 - 50 cm W

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