Canon SD960 IS vs Sony A390

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SD960 IS was announced 17 months prior to the A390 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD960 IS grades vs the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony A390 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS versus the A390.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and A390.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A390 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.