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Canon SL3 vs Sony A390

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Succeeded the Canon SL2
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SL3 versus Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was unveiled 8 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL3 grades vs the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A390

 SL3 A390 
ReleasedApril 2019July 2010More recent by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon SL3

 A390 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A390

 SL3 A390 
Manual focus More exact focus

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Canon SL3 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL3 and the A390.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and A390 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and A390.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SL3 to show extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SL3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Sony A390 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Sony A390
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography information
Sony A390 Sports photography information
70
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Sony A390
82
great battery life (1,070 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
53
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Sony A390
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A390
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Alternate name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-04-10 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 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 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 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449g (0.99 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 1070 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery 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 One One
Pricing at release $599 $500