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Canon 760D vs Sony A390

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 760D vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 760D was manufactured 4 years after the A390 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 760D grades versus the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Sony A390

 760D A390 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon 760D

 A390 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Sony A390

 760D A390 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 760D and the A390.

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and A390 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and A390.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 760D to produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 760D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography factors
Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography advice
Sony A390 Street photography advice
70
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (440 shots)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography factors
Sony A390 Travel photography factors
66
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (440 CIPA)
53
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography details
Sony A390 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging details
Sony A390 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 760D vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Sony A390
 Canon EOS 760DSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 760D Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also called EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 565 grams (1.25 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 915 607
Other
Battery life 440 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $849 $500