The Sony A290 is an APS-C DSLR camera featuring a 14.2MP CCD sensor and Sony A-Mount compatibility. Released in 2010, it offers ISO sensitivity of 100-3200, 9-point autofocus system, and 2.5 fps continuous shooting. The camera sports a 2.7-inch LCD display with 230k dots and optical viewfinder with 95% coverage. Key features include sensor-shift image stabilization, shutter speeds of 30s to 1/4000s, and support for SD/SDHC/MS storage. Weighing 549g, it delivers up to 290 shots per battery charge.
Specifications
Specifications
Basic info
Brand
Sony
Model
A290
Lens mount
Sony A Mount
Release date
2010-01-01
Series
Alpha
Camera type
DSLR
Display
Monitor
Size
2.7
Type
LCD
Resolution
230k dots
Size unit
inches
Viewfinder
Coverage
95%
Magnification
0.83x
Type
Optik (OVF)
Shooting
Continuous shooting
Mechanical shutter
2.5
Exposure modes
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Image stabilization
Sensor-shift
Metering modes
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Shutter speed
Min
30 s
Max
1/4000 s
Focusing
Autofocus system
TTL
Focus modes
Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Focus points
9
Storage
File formats
JPG
Media types
MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC
Connectivity
Ports
Mini-USB B, HDMI
Sensor
Cleaning system
Ya
Dimensions
Height unit
mm
Width
23.5
Width unit
mm
Height
15.7
Effective pixels
14.2
Size
APS-C
Total pixels
14.9
Type
CCD
Power
Battery life
290 shot
Battery type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Physical
Dimensions
Depth unit
mm
Depth
79.6
Height unit
mm
Width
128.1
Width unit
mm
Height
97.1
Weight
549
Weight unit
g
