Sony Alpha 290

The Sony A290 model has some notable upgrade from A290 to A230 – most noticeable being boost from 10.2 megapixel to 14 megapixel. From the specifications, here are some of the the features

* The lens is 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM

* A bright 2.7-inch LCD screen

* The ISO speed goes all way to 3200

* It can shoot up to 2.5fps

* Provides image stabilization using Steady Shot

* Contains Sony proprietary Memory Stick Pro Duo as well as SD/SDHC memory card slots

Specifications:

• 14.2 Megapixels

• 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor

• Maximum Image Size: 4592 x 3056

• File Format: JPEG (Fine, Normal), RAW, RAW + JPEG

• Sensor shake system

• Static-free anti-dust coating

• Viewfinder: Pent mirror type, 95% Frame coverage

• 2.7″ tilting TFT LCD Monitor with 230,400 dots

• 9-point Autofocus

• AF modes: Single-shot, Automatic, Continuous AF

• Steady Shot in-camera stabilization

• Exposure mode s: Auto, Programmed (P), Shutter-priority (S), Aperture priority, (A) Manual (M), Scenes (7)

• Metering: Multi-pattern metering; 40 Segment, Center weighted, Spot

• Sensitivity: ISO 100-3200

• Shutter Speed: 30 to 1/4000 sec

• D-Range Optimizer

• Continuous shooting: 2.5 fps

• Dimensions: 128.1 x 97.1 x 79.6 mm

• Weight: 456 g

The Sony A390 offers just a few upgrades from the previous A380, which is currently unavailable from Sony's online store. It retains the 14.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor and adds wireless compatibility with the HVL-F20AM flash unit. Additionally, the A390 is Windows 7 compatible via USB connection.