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Canon 350D vs Sony A390

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Previous Model is Canon 300D
  • Newer Model is Canon 400D
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
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 350D versus Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and A390 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 350D was announced 6 years before the A390 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 350D grades vs the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Sony A390

 350D A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 350D

 A390 350D 
RevealedJuly 2010April 2005Newer by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Sony A390

 350D A390 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 350D comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A390 has dimensions 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 350D versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 350D vs the A390.

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and A390 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and A390.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A390 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography info
Sony A390 Portrait photography info
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 350D
Street photography with Sony A390
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging info
Sony A390 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Canon 350D vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Sony A390
 Canon EOS 350DSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 350D Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-04-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2304 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 549 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.5
DXO Low light score 637 607
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery type - 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 Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $500