Sony a6600 vs Sony a290
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6600 and Sony a290. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a6600 were released 2019 and Sony a290 was released 2010. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6600 | 2019 |
Sony a290 | 2010 |
Type of camera
Sony a6600 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a290 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a6600 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a290 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Sony a6600 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a290 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6600 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a290 |
14 MP
14033152 pixels 4592 x 3056 |
Sony a6600 has a 71 % larger resolution than Sony a290. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a6600 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a290. Sony a6600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a290 has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6600 | 100-32000 |
Sony a290 | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6600
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a290
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6600 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a290 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6600 | 11 |
Sony a290 | 2,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a6600. Unfortunately Sony a290 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a290 weighs 549 gr (equal to 1.21 lb) which is 9% heavier than Sony a6600 and its 503 gr (or 1.11 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6600 | 503 gr 1.11 lb |
Sony a290 | 549 gr 1.21 lb |
Sony a6600 vs Sony a290 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6600 and Sony a290, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Name | Sony a6600 | Sony a290 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Release Year | 2019 | 2010 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2010-06-09 |
MSRP | 1399 USD | 499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4592 x 3056 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 14 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Image |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 3200 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 2.7” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 230400 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 2,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 10 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (Optional) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6600 |
Sony a290 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
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Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 810 shots | 290 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 128 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 97 mm |
Depth | 69 mm | 86 mm |
Weight | 503 gram | 549 gram |