Canon 600D vs Sony A390
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![Canon EOS 600D front Canon EOS 600D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-600D/Canon-600D-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390.jpg)
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Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
- Announced March 2011
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
- Previous Model is Canon 550D
- Successor is Canon 650D
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
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Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon 600D vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A390 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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The 600D was unveiled 9 months after the A390 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 600D matches up versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 600D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Sony A390
600D | A390 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 600D
A390 | 600D |
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Common features in the Canon 600D and Sony A390
600D | A390 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D has got physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 600D vs Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 600D against the A390.
![Canon 600D vs Sony A390 size comparison Canon 600D vs Sony A390 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-600D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and A390 is 66 and 66 respectively.
![Canon 600D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison Canon 600D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-600D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and A390.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 600D to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 600D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon 600D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison Canon 600D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-600D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-600D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 600D vs Sony A390 Specifications
Canon EOS 600D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 600D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-03-31 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 793 | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $500 |