Alongside with the A390 model Sony has launched the new DSLR-A290 camera. Both of them belong to the company’s line-up of low-end entry-level cameras. The A290 features the same 14.2 megapixels of resolution, CCD image sensor and 2.7-inch tilt LCD monitor.

The camera doesn’t have a Live view system seen in the A390, that’s why it is more affordable and comes at nearly $500.

The camera is ideal for first-time users as it has a friendly on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display, which helps newbies get acquainted with camera settings and understand the relation between shutter speed and aperture.

At the same time, the A290 is a nice step-up from compacts in terms of picture quality and creative options. It has all the necessary manual controls, as well as offer fully automatic shooting and 7 pre-set scene modes. There’s also sensor-shift image stabilization to minimize blurring caused by camera shake.

The camera includes a mini-HDMI terminal for direct connection to any HD Ready TV (requires optional cable), supports PhotoTV HD, as well as BRAVIA™ Sync. It comes in a stylish body with new grip design and revised button layout and will be available already this summer.

Sony Alpha 290 – 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: Pentamirror type, 95% Frame coverage
• 2.7″ tilting TFT LCD Monitor with 230,400 dots
• 9-point Autofocus
• AF modes: Single-shot, Automatic, Continuous AF
• SteadyShot 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

Sony has released the new DSLR-A390 to replace their A380 previous model. The new camera features 14.2 megapixels of resolution, CCD image sensor and 2.7-inch tilt LCD monitor with the company’s fast liveview system.

The A390 features the sensor-shift image stabilization seen in the A380 to minimize blurring caused by camera shake.

The camera is ideal for first-time users as it has a friendly on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display, which helps newbies get acquainted with camera settings and understand the relation between shutter speed and aperture.

At the same time, the A390 is a nice step-up from compacts in terms of picture quality and creative options. It has all the necessary manual controls, as well as offer fully automatic shooting and 7 pre-set scene modes.

The camera includes a mini-HDMI terminal for direct connection to any HD Ready TV (requires optional cable), supports PhotoTV HD, as well as BRAVIA™ Sync. It comes in a stylish body with new grip design and revised button layout and will be available already this summer for approximately $600.

Sony DSLR-A390 – 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: Pentamirror type, 95% Frame coverage
• 2.7″ tilting TFT LCD Monitor with 230,400 dots
• Live View: 1200-Zone Evaluative Metering, 90% Frame Coverage
• 9-point Autofocus
• AF modes: Single-shot, Automatic, Continuous AF
• SteadyShot in-camera stabilization
• Exposure mode s: Auto, Programmed (P), Shutter-priority (S), Aperture priority, (A) Manual (M)
• 7 Scene Modes
• 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 83.5mm
• Weight: 497 g

Sony Handycam HDR-CX110 is a stylish and compact camcorder that offers full HD video functionality, advanced specs list, various shooting modes and manually-controlled options.

The camera is based upon a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Back-illuminated sensor technology is quite new to the world of digital devices, it means that your camera – is it uses the one - would capture more light without raising sensitivity level.

The CX100 features five video recording modes: apart from the highest quality video capture of 1920 x 1080 at 60 interlaced frames per second with 24 Mbps, it can take the same but at 17 Mbps, 1440 x 1080 at 60 fps with either 9 or 5 Mbps, and 720 x 480 pixels at 9 Mbps.

The camera also offer still image capture with modest 3.1-, 2.4-, 1.9- and 0.3-megapixel image sizes. There’s a special button for switching between video and still image modes.

The camera is equipped with a 2.7-inch flip-out LCD touch screen and a 25x optical zoom lens, which offers freedom and adds convenience to a shooting process.

When shooting, you can choose between intelligent auto, scene and manual modes. There’s also an auto backlit function for rich detail in both well-lit and dark areas of the image; face and smile detection for great people’s shots and videos.

Camera Reviews:

Digitalcamerareview.com:
The camcorder offers fun shooting modes, great build and design, as well as superb clip colors. But it’s the images it delivers may appear soft on edges. And there’s a manual lens cover, which may cause inconvenience.

Sony HDR-CX110 – Specifications:

• 1/4″ back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• Video: 1920×1080 Full HD
• Still Images: 3.1 Megapixels
• 30mm CZ Vario Sonnar T Lens
• 25x Optical Zoom
• Steadyshot Image Stabilizer
• 2.7-inch Flip-Out Touch LCD Display
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• Scene Selection
• Face Detection
• Smile Detection
• Auto Back Light Function
• Slow Record Function: 3 seconds at 240 fps
• 1080/60p Playback
• Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC Cards
• Height & Width: 2.2 inches x 2.0 inches
• Weight: 0.56 pounds
• Available Body Colors: Blue, Red, Black