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Canon 650D vs Sony A390

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Superseded the Canon 600D
  • Successor is Canon 700D
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon 650D vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A390 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was revealed 2 years after the A390 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 650D scores versus the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony A390

 650D A390 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 650D

 A390 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony A390

 650D A390 
Manual focus More exact focus

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D features physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony A390 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 650D versus the A390.

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and A390 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and A390.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 650D to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 650D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography advice
Sony A390 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
58
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
64
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
53
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography features
Sony A390 Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 650D vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Sony A390
 Canon EOS 650DSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 650D Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-20 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
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 focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575g (1.27 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.5
DXO Low light score 722 607
Other
Battery life 440 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $498 $500