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DSLR-A290L

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

SteadyShot INSIDE™  in-camera image 
stabilization

Image stabilization helps you take blur-
free shots by compensating for camera 
shake. Typical DSLR systems build 
image stabilization into selected lenses 
only. SteadyShot INSIDE™  image 
stabilization is built into the camera 
body itself. You'll reduce blur with every 
a-mount lens, including macro and 
wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

14.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine 
detail

A 14.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image 
sensor captures your images in stunning 
detail, giving you the freedom to make 
large prints and tight crops without 
sacrificing quality.

Smallest, lightest 

α 

series body

The 

α

290 features the smallest and 

lightest body of any Sony® 

α 

(alpha) 

series camera for improved portability, 
as well as an intuitive button layout that 
allows for easy single-handed 
operation.

Integrated on-screen Help Guide and 
Graphic Display

An integrated on-screen Help Guide 
and Graphic Display help take the 
complexity out of DSLR photography. 
The Help Guide offers clear, concise 
explanations of various modes and 
settings, while the Graphic Display 
helps you understand the relationship 
between aperture and shutter speed, as 
well as the effect each has on 
photographic results.

HDMI™  terminal with BRAVIA® Sync™  
compatibility

An HDMI™  terminal gives you the 
option of connecting your camera to a 
compatible HDTV and playing back 
your images in stunning high definition 
quality (HDMI cable required, sold 
separately). In addition, BRAVIA® 
Sync™  works with compatible Sony® 
BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control 
camera playback using the television’s 
remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync 
capable HDTV required, sold 
separately)1.

2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™  
display

Review your images and monitor 
camera settings on the large 
2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™  
display, which provides sharp, clear 
viewing, even in outdoor environments.

High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior 
noise reduction

A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 
to ISO 3200 enables you to capture 
beautiful color images even in very dim 
light -- High ISO Noise Reduction 
technology reduces picture noise 
artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and 
ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise 
from RAW data after analog-to-digital 
conversion.

Eye-Start Autofocus

Eye-Start Autofocus System begins 
precision autofocus adjustments the 
moment you raise the camera to your 
eye, so the camera is ready to catch the 
perfect moment.

9-Point AF Sensor

9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses with 
improved focus control to help bring 
images into sharp definition more 
quickly, and predictive focus control 
automatically calculates the position 
of fast-moving subjects.

Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting

Continuous Shooting lets you shoot at 
up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while 
viewing your subject through the 
optical viewfinder so you never lose 
track of the action.

Creative Style settings

Creative Style settings give you control 
over how the camera processes your 
images. Choose from 8 finishing styles, 
including Standard, Vivid, Potrait, 
Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W, 
and Adobe RGB, and fine tune them to 
your personal taste with the ability to 
adjust contrast, saturation, and 
sharpness settings.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Dynamic Range Optimizer provides 
two levels - Standard/Plus to improve 
results with backlit subjects and recover 
details hidden in shadows or lost in 
glare. Normal DRO improves detail 
using standard gamma curves for fast 
shot-to-shot response time, while 
Advanced DRO adjusts dynamic range 
area-by-area for greater accuracy.

Built-in Pop-Up Flash

The Auto Pop-Up Flash automatically 
pops up and fires as needed when the 
camera is set to certain scene selection 
modes, helping first-time DSLR 
photographers shoot more effectively. 
In addition, the 

α

230 features an 

integrated hot shoe, which lets you 
expand your lighting options with a 
range of accessory flashes (sold 
separately).

Anti-Dust Technology

Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the 
CCD imager clean, resulting in 
consistently better pictures, by utilizing a 
static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD 
filter, as well as an anti-dust vibration 
that automatically shakes the CCD to 
help dislodge dust each time the 
camera is shut off.

Stamina® Battery power

Stamina® Battery power allows you to 
take up to 500 shots on a fully charged 
NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM® battery when 
using the optical viewfinder mode, and 
you’ll be able to see how much power 
remains in percentage increments, so 
you can keep shooting in confidence.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

BIONZ™  image processor 

PhotoTV HD compatibility

Index and Slide Show Display

Function Guide Display

Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory 
Stick® and SD media

Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard 
zoom lens

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