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Canon 1000D vs Sony A390

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • New Model is Canon 1100D
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon 1000D and Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was launched 24 months earlier than the A390 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1000D grades versus the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A390

 1000D A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 1000D

 A390 1000D 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2008More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A390

 1000D A390 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D and Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1000D compared to the A390.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and A390 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and A390.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A390 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography highlights
Sony A390 Sports photography highlights
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 per charge)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography factors
Sony A390 Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
53
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging details
Sony A390 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A390
 Canon EOS 1000DSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 1000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Alternate name EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-07-22 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 grams (1.11 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.5
DXO Low light score 719 607
Other
Battery life 500 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $500