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Canon SL2 vs Sony A390

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Succeeded the Canon 100D
  • Later Model is Canon SL3
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
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SL2 versus Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SL2 was unveiled 7 years after the A390 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL2 grades versus the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A390

 SL2 A390 
LaunchedJune 2017July 2010Newer by 85 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 SL2

 A390 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A390

 SL2 A390 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon SL2 versus Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2 and the A390.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and A390 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and A390.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SL2 to result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SL2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Sony A390
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography details
Sony A390 Street photography details
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography features
Sony A390 Sports photography features
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Sony A390
81
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
53
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography details
Sony A390 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sony A390
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Alternate name EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-06-29 2010-07-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 1041 607
Other
Battery life 650 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $500