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Canon 1100D vs Sony A390

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2011
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Replaced the Canon 1000D
  • Replacement is Canon 1200D
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1100D and Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1100D was introduced 9 months after the A390 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1100D matches up versus the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A390

 1100D A390 
RevealedApril 2011July 2010More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 1100D

 A390 1100D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A390

 1100D A390 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1100D and the A390.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and A390 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and A390.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A390 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 1100D should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1100D
Portrait photography with Sony A390
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography highlights
Sony A390 Street photography highlights
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
53
great battery power (700 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (700 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
22
comes with face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Sony A390
 Canon EOS 1100DSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-04-13 2010-07-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.5
DXO Low light rating 755 607
Other
Battery life 700 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $500