Sony Introduces 14.2MP A390 and A290 DSLR cameras
Sony has rolled out two new DSLR cameras to market A290 and A390.
Sony A390 Features
The 14.2-megapixel Sony A390 sports a 2.7-inch screen with Quick AF Live View, promising speedy phase-detection autofocus combined with the live image preview. The camera features a new grip design for more comfortable handling, and its upper control areas have also been revised with a new button layout.
An image sensor shift mechanism powers the camera’s SteadyShot function, and an integrated mini HDMI port lets users connect the Sony A390 directly to HDTVs. There are also Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC memory slots.
The Sony A390 weighs in at 549g and measures 128.1 by 97.1 by 83.5mm. Sony claims a battery life of up to 500 images with viewfinder and up to 230 images in live view mode.
Sony A290 Features
The most affordable new DSLR from Sony, the A290 offers the same 14.2 effective megapixel resolution as the α390 in a compact body that weighs just 456g (excluding battery and media).
The new Sony A290 DSLR will be Sony’s lowest priced DSLR. The 14.2 megapixel DSLR features a 14.2 megapixel sensor, 3200 ISO, SDHC/Memory Stick Pro card slot, HDMI output with Bravia sync, 2.7″ Clear Photo tilt/swivel LCD, 18-55mm kit lens, BIONZ processor, phase-detection autofocus, 2.5 fps shooting, RAW compatibility, 500 shot per charge Li-Ion battery, improved grip design, revised button layout, pop-up flash, and a new on-screen graphic display to help aspiring photographers see the effects of their settings on the final picture.
The prices have yet to be announced for these cameras.
