Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Announced February 2009
- Succeeded the Canon 5D
- Later Model is Canon 5D MIII
(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- Superseded the Sony A380
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and A390 (14MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 5D MII was introduced 17 months earlier than the A390 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5D MII scores vs the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Sony A390
5D MII | A390 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 5D MII
A390 | 5D MII | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Sony A390
5D MII | A390 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MII enjoys physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MII against the A390.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and A390 is 56 and 66 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and A390.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MII will offer you greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A390 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-02-13 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 250 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 lbs) | 549g (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1815 | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,190 | $500 |