Reasons to choose X-Pro1
Released in 2012, X-Pro1 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 450 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1
vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
VS
Sensor area
368 mm²
X-Pro1369 mm²
Alpha DSLR-A290- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.2%
The Alpha DSLR-A290 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-Pro1MetricAlpha DSLR-A290
16.3 MPEffective pixels14.2 MP
23.6 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.7
4.75 µmPixel pitch5.1 µm
22.59 µm²Pixel area25.98 µm²
4.43 MP/cm²Pixel density3.85 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
450 gWeight549 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageMemory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha DSLR-A290 has the larger sensor area. The X-Pro1 has the lighter body. The X-Pro1 has the higher effective resolution. The X-Pro1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha DSLR-A290
Released in 2010, Alpha DSLR-A290 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 549 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.